Executive Assistant to CEO

Job Title: Executive Assistant to CEO Location: South Africa Job Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: US Hours (9am-5pm EST) Salary: South African Rand (ZAR) A highly capable and proactive Executive Assistant to CEO is sought to serve as a trusted right-hand partner to a fast-paced executive. This is not a traditional administrative role; the successful candidate will play a critical role in bringing structure to ambiguity, protecting executive priorities, managing follow-through, and ensuring important initiatives are completed effectively. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional organizational skills, strong emotional intelligence, excellent judgment, and the ability to operate independently while supporting a high-performing executive. Key Responsibilities Manage and optimize the CEO’s calendar, priorities, and daily schedule Protect executive time by prioritizing requests, redirecting interruptions, and ensuring focus on high-value activities Manage inboxes, communications, and follow-up activities Coordinate meetings, agendas, action items, and executive communications Track open tasks, projects, and commitments to ensure completion and accountability Prepare reports, summaries, dashboards, meeting notes, and follow-up trackers Support project coordination, operational initiatives, and executive priorities Anticipate challenges, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues before they escalate Maintain accurate records, documentation, and executive reporting materials Assist with administrative, operational, HR, payroll, and business support activities as required Support executive decision-making through research, organization, and information management Build systems and processes that improve efficiency and create structure within a fast-paced environment Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) highly preferred Previous Executive Assistant experience required Experience supporting a CEO, Founder, Owner, Managing Director, or other senior executive required Experience working in a fast-paced environment required Strong calendar management, inbox management, meeting coordination, and executive support experience required Demonstrated ability to manage up and proactively support executive priorities required Strong ownership mentality with exceptional follow-through required Ability to protect executive time and push back respectfully when necessary required Excellent written and verbal communication skills required High emotional intelligence and professional judgment required Strong organizational and prioritization skills required Exceptional attention to detail required Ability to bring structure to ambiguity and manage competing priorities effectively Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities required Experience with reporting, data management, project coordination, and business administration preferred Experience supporting founders, CEOs, or entrepreneurs preferred Experience in startups, small businesses, or high-growth environments preferred Experience with operations, reporting, payroll, HR administration, or business support preferred Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot preferred Experience working with remote-first teams preferred Reliable internet connection and a suitable home office setup Comfortable working U.S. hours Remote work from home Fraud Disclaimer: ReWorks Solutions will never request payment during recruitment or require in-person office visits. All official communication will come from a ReWorks Solutions email address. Please verify any suspicious messages with our team directly.