Strategic Assistant to CEO
Chapter 2 uses a combination of people, processes and technology to scale our client’s businesses. We have redefined the traditional RPO model to achieve fast, economical and exceptional results.
Our holistic approach combines dedicated embedded talent, best-in-breed technology and employer branding into organisations across all sectors.
We are a global business with team members located in the UK, South Africa, Singapore, the US, Germany and the next stage of our global expansion is into India. Having grown 1300% in the first two years of business, the team is growing rapidly! With an amazing company culture, our employees are empowered to help us achieve our mission.
The Chapter 2 team is passionate about the evolution of recruitment and talent acquisition. We are loyal to our clients, company vision and each other - working together and supporting one another. We are united and relentless in our drive to deliver results for both our clients and ourselves. We are comfortable with uncomfortable conversations. Honesty and communication are the backbone of everything we do.
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.
- About the Role: We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support our CEO in managing a wide range of responsibilities. This pivotal role demands a proactive individual with exceptional attention to detail who can handle a range of tasks with precision and efficiency. You will be instrumental in ensuring the CEO'S day-to-day operations run smoothly and effectively, allowing them to focus on strategic priorities. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with commercial acumen and a proactive, business-minded approach, capable of handling complex schedules and supporting strategic initiatives.
- Executive Support: Act as a right-hand support to the CEO, assisting with day-to-day operations and high-level strategic initiatives
- Project Management: Oversee and coordinate strategic projects, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
- Track project progress, prepare status updates, and facilitate communication between stakeholders.
- Strategic Planning: Assist in the development and execution of business strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Collaborate on strategic planning sessions, helping to set priorities and identify key growth opportunities.
- Communication and Reporting: Draft and edit internal and external communications, presentations, and reports for senior leadership.
- Summarize meeting discussions and action items, following up with relevant parties as needed.
- Process Optimization: Identify areas for operational improvement and assist in streamlining workflows and processes.
- Implement tools and strategies that improve efficiency and support long-term goals.
- Decision Support: Provide insights, recommendations, and strategic support for high-impact decisions.
- Gather necessary information, assess options, and present actionable recommendations.
- Meeting Support: Attend key meetings, including Senior Leadership Team (SLT) sessions, to take accurate, detailed minutes and ensure action points are documented.
- Stakeholder Management: Serve as a key point of contact between the VP and both internal and external stakeholders. Build positive relationships, respond to inquiries efficiently, and manage communication to keep everyone aligned.
The Ideal Candidate:
- 5 -8 years proven experience preferably supporting C-suite executives.
- Strong business acumen is essential
- Solutions-Driven & Proactive: You are resourceful, able to anticipate needs, and skilled at finding efficient solutions to challenges.
- Highly Organized & Detail-Oriented: You excel at managing multiple tasks, keeping meticulous records, and maintaining organized systems.
- Strong Communicator: You are adept at clear, professional communication, with experience in managing diverse stakeholder relationships.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and able to learn new tools quickly.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
Chapter 2 are committed to growing a diverse workforce that represents all people regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will make any recruitment or interview adjustments that will ensure a comfortable candidate experience.
- Department
- People & Culture
- Locations
- Johannesburg
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
About Chapter 2
Chapter 2 are passionate about the evolution of recruitment and talent acquisition. We are loyal to our clients, company vision and each other - working together and supporting one another. We are united and relentless in our drive to deliver results for both our clients and ourselves. We are comfortable with uncomfortable conversations. Honesty and communication are the backbone of everything we do.
Strategic Assistant to CEO
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