Executive Associate
DAV Professional Placement Group
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time

Act as a strategic partner for a driven and future-focused execuitve team who leads with vision and intensity. The role will include:
- Managing and coordinating strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects
- Acting as a bridge between the executive and the rest of the organization, ensuring smooth execution of priorities
- Providing thought partnership and operational support
- Preparing briefs, slide decks, and follow-ups for meetings and stakeholder engagements
- Managing projects from inception to completion
- Tracking progress on key deliverables
- Designing and improving systems that support executive productivity and organisational effectiveness
Necessary skills/qualities:
- Self-directed, resilient and energized by complexity
- Thrives in face-paced, high-impact environments
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Adaptable and calm under pressure
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Desire to learn from proximity to a strategic and high-performing leader
- Communicates with clarity and confidence
- Experience with project management and data analysis
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in an operational and/or strategic role
- Bachelor's degree (BSC Mathematical Statistics) or Related
- Prior experience supporting senior leadership or executives preferred
Associate to work directly with a key leaders in the business. A unique opportunity to gain exposure to high-level thinking and contribute meaningfully to work that's shaping the future of the business. You'll act as a critical partner-streamlining operations, anticipating needs, and helping ensure the executive's time and energy are focused on the highest-impact priorities.
As a Strategic partner for a driven and future-focused executive team who leads with vision and intensity. The role will include:
Managing and coordinating strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects
Acting as a bridge between the executive and the rest of the organization, ensuring smooth execution of priorities
Providing thought partnership and operational support
Preparing briefs, slide decks, and follow-ups for meetings and stakeholder engagements
Managing projects from inception to completion
Tracking progress on key deliverables
Designing and improving systems that support executive productivity and organisational effectiveness
Required / Related experience in an operational and/or strategic role
Bachelor's degree (BSc Mathematical Statistics); Data Science;
Prior experience supporting senior leadership or executives preferred
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