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


Desired Skills and Experience

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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