Executive Assistant

Step into a Executive Assistant role in Queenstown and make your mark across Eastern Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

Overview

The Executive Assistant position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Queenstown and across the administration jobs space.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the administration jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the administration jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Queenstown much easier.

In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Queenstown also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Why Join Us

Beyond that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in administration jobs from your base in Queenstown. Many colleagues across Eastern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

On top of that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Queenstown keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Queenstown teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.

Based in Queenstown

Working in Queenstown means a place near the Port of Ngqura logistics hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Queenstown office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Queenstown.

Many candidates already living within reach of Queenstown cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the administration jobs side of the business inside out. The Queenstown group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Equally, the team mix in Queenstown reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

The Environment

Practically speaking, the environment is professional and structured. Expect a calm, well-organised office, a steady flow of support requests, and a strong culture of confidentiality.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Queenstown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

On top of that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
• Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
• Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
• File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
• Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates

What You’ll Need

• Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
• Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.