Executive Assistant to the CEO – Lance Real Estate
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE
Lance Real Estate is a leading property company situated on the Atlantic Seaboard. They are seeking an experienced, professional Executive Assistant to support the dynamic CEO. This individual will be the right-hand person to Lance Real Estate’s visionary leader. They will play a key role in ensuring the CEO’s day-to-day operations run seamlessly, managing schedules, handling communications, and providing essential administrative support. This position is best suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment; excels at organisation and is committed to contributing to the success of a growing company.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Calendar Management: Efficiently organise and manage the CEO’s calendar, ensuring optimal use of time and prioritising key activities.
- Communication: Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders. Handle emails, calls, and correspondence with professionalism and confidentiality.
- Meeting Coordination: Plan, coordinate, and schedule internal and external meetings and prepare necessary materials. Attend meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
- Travel Arrangements: Arrange travel itineraries, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation, ensuring the CEO’s smooth and comfortable travel experience.
- Document Management: Maintain and organise important documents, files, and records, ensuring easy accessibility and confidentiality.
- Task Prioritisation: Assist in prioritising tasks, managing deadlines, and promptly addressing critical responsibilities.
- General: Ad hoc administrative duties as and when required.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The ideal applicant will have the following competencies:
1. Work experience and industry exposure
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role, supporting high-level executives.
- Experience working in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
2. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with clients in a professional manner.
- A mature, confident and responsible individual who is friendly and accessible.
- Strong networking and inter-personal skills
- “Can do” attitude.
3. Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
- Highly organized and efficient individual who understands how to prioritise, works well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- A self-driven, proactive individual who is able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- A detail-oriented and results-driven professional.
- A resilient person who can handle pressure in a calm and confident manner.
- Possess flexibility and adaptability to manage changing work requirements and varying volumes of work.
- Ability to problem solve.
4. General
- Discretion and trustworthiness when handling confidential information.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
- Drivers licence and own car that can be used for work purposes.
- Living on the Atlantic Seaboard or CBD area would be beneficial.
Interested?
To apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to justine@lancerealestate.co
Please include “Executive Assistant to CEO Application” in the subject line.
Closing date for applications: 5 December 2024
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
Job Features
| Job Category | Admin, Office & Support, Property development |
| Location: | Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Town |
| Reporting to: | CEO |
| Nature of contract: | Permanent |
| Hours of work: | 8.30am – 4pm (need to be available on cell after hours) |
| Salary range: | Market-related salary with a performance-based commission |
| Interested? | To apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to justine@lancerealestate.com Please include "Executive Assistant to CEO Application" in the subject line. |
| Closing date for applications: | 5th December 2024 |