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CEO’s Right Hand | High-Profile Executive Assistant

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6 May 2026 by BO-SMART

CEO’s Right Hand | High-Profile Executive Assistant

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Job Description

BO-SMART’s client is seeking an exceptional, high-profile Executive Assistant to support a dynamic CEO in a fast-paced, international business environment. This is not a traditional EA role. It is for someone who operates as a true right hand, acting as the CEO’s eyes and ears, bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to a constantly evolving workload.

The ideal candidate is highly connected, particularly on LinkedIn, polished in their approach, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders. This role requires someone who takes charge, anticipates needs, and thrives in a position of trust and influence.

Responsibilities

✓Full management of the CEO’s complex and ever-changing diary across multiple time zones
✓Coordinate international travel, itineraries, meetings, and logistics end-to-end
✓Act as gatekeeper for all communications (email, WhatsApp, calls), prioritising effectively
✓Draft correspondence, manage follow-ups, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks
✓Prepare briefing packs, agendas, and key documentation ahead of meetings
✓Track projects, drive action points, and maintain momentum across multiple workstreams
✓Liaise confidently with high-level stakeholders, partners, and internal teams
✓Provide personal support where required, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations
✓Maintain absolute discretion with sensitive business and personal matters

Required Skills

Must be based in Cape Town
Proven experience supporting a CEO, founder, or senior executive in a fast-paced environment
A high-profile EA with strong professional presence and established LinkedIn network/connections
Demonstrated experience acting as the eyes and ears of the CEO
Strong take-charge mentality with the confidence to prioritise and make decisions independently
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Emotionally intelligent, adaptable, and calm under pressure
Discreet, trustworthy, and loyal
Tech-savvy and comfortable across modern communication and productivity tools
Flexible with working hours when required
Working style
Proactive, not reactive
Thrives in a high-energy, fast-moving environment
Brings order to complexity and structure to ambiguity
Takes ownership and accountability without needing constant direction