We’re looking for an experienced and highly capable Executive Administrative Assistant to support senior leadership. This role requires a thick skin, strong boundaries, excellent organisation, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment.
You’ll be the right hand to the executives and play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
I’m recruiting on behalf of a well-established rubber and silicone manufacturing company based in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, with over 30 years in the industry. The company operates in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and is known for producing high-quality industrial components used across South Africa.
This is a family-run business with a tight-knit team, strong values, and a high standard of excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to the executive team (scheduling, correspondence, errands, etc.)
- Manage calendars, meetings, travel logistics, and key documentation
- Act as a point of contact between internal departments and leadership
- Handle confidential documents and communications with professionalism
- Maintain and organise files, reports, product data, and admin records
- Monitor deadlines, project progress, and priority tasks
- Help keep executives focused, on-track, and informed
Ideal Candidate
- 5+ years in an Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or similar role
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Emotionally intelligent, firm, and diplomatic
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines without micromanagement
- Comfortable navigating manufacturing, supply chain, or technical documents
- Highly organised, solutions-oriented, and calm under pressure
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital task systems
Please submit your CV and a short motivation or cover note explaining why you’re a good fit for this role. Only candidates based in or near Howick, KwaZulu-Natal will be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R14Â 000,00 – R16Â 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
