- Pretoria North
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Automotive
- Benefits: Pension Medical Insurance
- Reference: EXEC7854
Vacancy Details
Employer: Dekra Automotive (Pty) Ltd
Job Purpose
The Executive Secretary will provide high-level, confidential administrative and organisational support to all Executives across the company. This role ensures the smooth coordination of executive activities, effective communication, and efficient office administration, enabling Executives to focus on strategic and operational priorities.
Candidate Requirements
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple Executives simultaneously
- Manage complex executive calendars, schedules, and meeting logistics
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparation of agendas, packs, and minutes
- Handle executive correspondence, emails, and calls with professionalism and discretion
- Prepare, format, and proofread executive-level documents, reports, and presentations
- Act as a central point of contact between Executives, senior management, and external stakeholders
- Coordinate information flow across Executives to ensure alignment and efficiency
- Follow up on action items and deadlines arising from executive meetings
- Liaise with departments on behalf of Executives to obtain information and updates
- Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, and itineraries
- Manage expense claims and travel documentation for Executives
- Coordinate executive events, board meetings, and off-site sessions
- Maintain organised electronic and physical filing systems
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion
- Support governance processes such as board packs, resolutions, and compliance documentation (where applicable)
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and executive initiatives as required
- Relevant diploma or degree in Office Administration, Business Administration, or related field
- 3–5 years’ experience in an Executive Secretary or Executive Assistant role will be an advantage
- Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritise, multitask, and work under pressure
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage at executive level
- Absolute discretion, professionalism, and integrity
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong calendar, email, and document management skills
- Experience with virtual meeting platforms and document-sharing tools
- Proactive and solutions-oriented
- Calm, resilient, and adaptable
- Trustworthy with high emotional intelligence
- Service-driven with a strong sense of accountability
- Full-time position
- May require occasional extended hours to support executive schedules
Executive Support
Communication & Coordination
Travel & Logistics
Office & Administrative Management
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
Personal Attributes
Working Conditions
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