Executive Administrator to the CEO

Location: Johannesburg
Employment Type: Fixed-Term / Temporary
Industry: iGaming / Sports Betting
Reports to: CEO

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional Executive Administrator to provide interim support to the CEO while the business recruits a permanent Executive Personal Assistant.

The successful candidate will provide daily administrative and organisational support, ensuring that the CEO’s diary, meetings, correspondence, documentation and follow-up actions are managed efficiently.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced administrator who is confident supporting senior executives and comfortable working in a fast-paced, professional and confidential environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO.

• Manage the CEO’s diary, appointments and meeting schedule.

• Coordinate internal and external meetings and ensure the CEO is properly prepared.

• Prepare meeting invitations, agendas and minutes.

• Record and track action items, outstanding tasks and deadlines.

• Manage correspondence, emails and general communication when required.

• Prepare, format and organise reports, presentations, documents and spreadsheets.

• Coordinate travel arrangements, bookings and itineraries.

• Facilitate communication between the CEO and internal or external stakeholders.

• Maintain organised electronic and physical filing systems.

• Assist with research, special assignments and ad hoc projects.

• Handle sensitive and confidential information with complete discretion.

• Provide general administrative and office support as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Two to four years’ experience in administration, executive administration, office coordination, personal assistance or a similar role.

• Strong diary, meeting and administrative management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong organisational, time-management and prioritisation abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.

• Professional manner and confidence when engaging with senior stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• High levels of discretion, reliability and attention to detail.

Advantageous Experience

• Previous experience supporting a CEO, Managing Director, Director or other senior executive.

• Experience within iGaming, sports betting, technology, financial services or another fast-paced industry.

• Experience preparing executive-level reports, presentations and meeting documentation.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is polished, resourceful and solutions-focused. You are able to anticipate requirements, take ownership of tasks and remain calm when priorities change. You understand the importance of confidentiality and can bring structure, professionalism and efficiency to the CEO’s office from your first day.

This is a temporary opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running and provide immediate, dependable support while the business recruits a permanent Executive Personal Assistant.