Executive Personal Assistant to Co-Founder

Overview

Executive Personal Assistant to Co-Founder Jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at Teichmann

Title: Executive Personal Assistant to Co-Founder

Company: Teichmann

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Executive Personal Assistant to Co-Founder (Executive PA)

About the Group

The Teichmann Group is an established business with a 30-year track record, employing over 3,000 people across multiple operations, with offices in South Africa and across the African continent. The Group has grown steadily over time, earning a reputation for delivery, long-term relationships, and a hands-on, owner-led approach with close client involvement.

The Role

This is a senior  role supporting an Executive Director and business owner. The position requires a high level of trust, discretion, and autonomy, and will suit someone who is confident managing both complex business priorities and sensitive personal matters in a fast-moving environment.

The successful candidate will operate as a trusted partner, exercising strong judgement and proactively supporting the executive across a broad range of responsibilities.

 

Key Responsibilities

·               Managing a complex, frequently changing diary across multiple priorities and time zones

·               Acting as a key point of contact between the executive and internal and external stakeholders

·               Preparing high-quality presentations, reports, and meeting packs

·               Coordinating local and international travel, itineraries, and logistics

·               Managing correspondence and communication in a professional and confidential manner

·               Tracking actions, following up proactively, and ensuring timely delivery on commitments

·               Handling personal and private matters with discretion and sound judgement

·               Anticipating needs, identifying potential issues, and resolving them independently wherever possible

 

What We’re Looking For

·               Minimum Grade 12 (a relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous)

·               Minimum 8–10+ years’ experience supporting a senior executive, business owner, Managing Director, or equivalent

·               Proven experience in a demanding, fast-paced environment with high standards

·               Exceptional organisational and time-management skills

·               A consistently high level of discretion, reliability, and professional judgement

·               Clear, confident, and professional written and verbal communication skills

·               Ability to engage effectively with a wide range of senior stakeholders

·               Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

·               Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage competing priorities

 

Confidentiality & Trust

 

This role involves exposure to sensitive business and personal information. Absolute discretion, integrity, and sound judgement are essential.

 

Why This Role

You will work closely with a business owner in a well-established and growing group, gaining exposure to a wide range of activities and decision-making across the business. This is an opportunity for a highly capable Executive PA to play a pivotal role in enabling executive effectiveness within a dynamic, owner-led environment.