Hospitality

Executive Assistant

Stonebridge HR Solutions·Rosebank, Western Cape, south-africa·FULL_TIME
HospitalitydirectorFULL_TIME
-Closes Nov 19, 2026

Requirements: Matric Degree, Diploma or Business Administration qualification advantageous MBA, Postgraduate or Honours qualification highly advantageous Minimum 8-15 years Executive Assistant / Executive PA experience Significant experience supporting C-suite executives - Essential Experience within a multinational, financial services or Capital Markets Financial Services and Capital Markets are highly advantageous Advanced MS. Office Suite Essential Skills: Highly organised Exceptionally detail-oriented Discreet Professional Polished Proactive Resilient and resourceful Able to manage multiple competing priorities with urgency and minimal supervision while maintaining exceptional accuracy. Responsibilities: Executive diary and calendar management. Preparation of board packs, presentations and reports. Local and international travel coordination. Executive meeting and event coordination. High-level support to the COO and senior stakeholders. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Company

Stonebridge HR Solutions

Location

Rosebank, Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

director

Valid until

November 19, 2026

Created

October 20, 2026

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