About this role
A private, owner-run lodge in the Northern Cape is seeking an experienced EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to support its international owners.
This is a remote role for a discreet, highly organised professional who can manage the owners' affairs from Africa and travel to the lodge when they are in the country.
Core Criteria:
Proven experience as an Executive or Personal Assistant to senior executives or private principals
Absolute discretion, integrity, and trustworthiness
Experience handling expenses, payments, budgets, and confidential financial information accurately
A clean, verifiable professional background (references and background checks will be conducted)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently without close supervision
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work across time zones
Willingness to travel to the lodge when the owners are in the country
Must be based in South Africa, and have a reliable home office setup
Core Responsibilities:
Manage the owners' diary, correspondence, and day-to-day requests
Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries
Process expenses and payments, and keep accurate financial records
Assist with budget tracking and reporting
Handle confidential information and documents with complete discretion
Liaise with the lodge team and service providers on the owners' behalf
Prepare for and support the owners' stays at the lodge
Anticipate needs and follow tasks through without prompting
On Offer:
Salary: negotiable, depending on experience
Remote position, with travel to the lodge when the owners are in the country