Marketing & Advertising

Chief Of Staff

Pavago·All, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
Marketing & AdvertisingFull TimeInternship
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About the Role

  • At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Chief of Staff to serve as the strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team.
  • This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving company strategy, operational execution, and cross-functional alignment.
  • You won't simply coordinate projectsyou'll help shape company priorities, ensure strategic initiatives move forward, improve operational efficiency, and provide executive-level support that enables leadership to scale effectively.
  • You'll work closely with the CEO, department leaders, and key stakeholders to translate strategy into execution while building systems that improve accountability, communication, and business performance.
  • If you're an exceptional operator who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and excels at leading through influence, this role is a strong fit.

What You'll Own

Strategic Planning & Execution

  • Partner with the CEO to define and execute company strategy.
  • Translate executive priorities into actionable plans with clear ownership and timelines.
  • Drive accountability across strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects.
  • Identify execution risks and proactively develop solutions.
  • Lead special projects and company-wide initiatives from planning through completion.

Executive Partnership

  • Support the CEO with strategic planning, prioritization, and decision-making.
  • Prepare executive briefings, reports, presentations, and leadership communications.
  • Assist with board meetings, investor updates, and executive reporting.
  • Represent leadership in meetings and cross-functional initiatives when appropriate.
  • Handle confidential business matters with professionalism and discretion.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Align departments around company priorities and strategic objectives.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams.
  • Lead leadership meetings, document action items, and ensure follow-through.
  • Remove operational bottlenecks and improve execution across the organization.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Operations & Business Performance

  • Improve internal systems, workflows, and operating procedures.
  • Support quarterly planning, annual planning, and business reviews.
  • Develop executive dashboards and performance reports.
  • Track KPIs, business metrics, and organizational performance.
  • Recommend operational improvements that increase efficiency, accountability, and scalability.

Communication & Organizational Alignment

  • Draft executive communications and company-wide updates.
  • Ensure consistent messaging across leadership and departments.
  • Support communications related to strategic initiatives, partnerships, and growth.
  • Reinforce company culture, values, and organizational alignment.

What Success Looks Like

  • Strategic initiatives are delivered on time and aligned with business goals.
  • Leadership operates with greater focus and execution.
  • Cross-functional teams remain aligned and accountable.
  • Business reporting provides clear visibility into performance.
  • Operational systems scale alongside company growth.
  • Leadership has confidence in organizational priorities, execution, and decision-making.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

  • Strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset.
  • Highly analytical and business-oriented.
  • Exceptional communicator who influences without direct authority.
  • Organized, proactive, and solutions-focused.
  • Comfortable managing ambiguity and shifting priorities.
  • Trusted to handle highly confidential information.
  • Passionate about helping executives and organizations operate more effectively.

Required Experience & Skills

Experience

  • 7+ years of experience in:
  • Chief of Staff
  • Strategy
  • Business Operations
  • Management Consulting
  • Business Management
  • Executive Leadership
  • Similar strategic leadership roles
  • Experience working directly with CEOs, founders, or executive leadership teams.
  • Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects.
  • Strong business acumen and operational decision-making skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Technical Skills

Experience working with:

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace
  • Project management platforms such as:
  • Asana
  • Monday.com
  • Notion
  • Similar tools
  • Executive dashboards and business reporting
  • KPI tracking and operational analytics
  • CRM and business productivity platforms
  • Nice to Have
  • MBA or other advanced business degree.
  • Experience in:
  • High-growth startups
  • Technology companies
  • Consulting firms
  • Scaling organizations
  • Background in:
  • Management Consulting
  • Investment Banking
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Business Operations
  • Experience supporting board-level reporting and executive planning.
  • Experience leading organizational change and process improvement initiatives.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Meet with the CEO to review priorities and strategic initiatives.
  • Coordinate cross-functional projects and executive action items.
  • Prepare leadership presentations, reports, and executive communications.
  • Monitor KPIs, dashboards, and business performance metrics.
  • Remove operational roadblocks and improve execution across teams.
  • Facilitate leadership meetings and track accountability.
  • Support board reporting, planning sessions, and company-wide initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and organizational effectiveness.
  • In short: You'll serve as the CEO's strategic partner, ensuring company priorities are executed efficiently, teams remain aligned, and the organization scales with strong operational discipline.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

  • Strategic initiative completion and execution.
  • Cross-functional project delivery.
  • Leadership alignment and accountability.
  • Executive reporting accuracy and timeliness.
  • Operational efficiency improvements.
  • KPI visibility and business performance tracking.
  • Organizational scalability and process improvement.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Strategic partnership with executive leadership.
  • Significant ownership across company strategy and operations.
  • Direct influence on business growth and organizational performance.
  • Opportunity to improve systems, processes, and executive decision-making.
  • High-visibility leadership role with long-term career growth.
  • Career progression into:
  • VP of Operations
  • COO
  • General Manager
  • Executive Leadership
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At a glance

Company

Pavago

Location

All, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

July 30, 2026

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