Permanent - Technical Executive Assistant to CEO - Johannesburg - South Africa

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Role Purpose:

To provide high-level technical support to the CEO (for, during and after meetings). This role bridges the gap between administrative excellence and engineering insight, ensuring that technical projects, meeting outcomes, and strategic initiatives are executed with precision

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Liaison & Meeting Management:

• Attend high-level technical briefings and board meetings alongside the CEO.
• Take minutes that capture complex technical requirements, project milestones, and financial implications.
• Translate technical jargon into actionable executive summaries.

2. Engineering Follow-up & Project Tracking:

• Act as the CEO’s "eyes and ears" regarding project progress.
• Follow up with department heads (Engineering, Production, R&D) to ensure deliverables discussed in meetings are met on time.
• Review technical reports or proposals before they reach the CEO's desk to ensure quality and accuracy.

3. Strategic Workflow Support:

• Manage the CEO’s priority list, ensuring that urgent technical issues are escalated and administrative bottlenecks are cleared.
• Prepare presentations and data visualizations for the CEO, often involving engineering metrics or site performance data.
• Drafting, circulating and manages matters arising from meetings

Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred) or a strong Technical Diploma

Experience:

3–5 years in a technical environment; previous experience in an assistant or junior project management role is a plus

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in MS Office (Advanced Excel/PowerPoint) and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira).

Soft Skills:

Exceptional command of English, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to handle confidential information