SIHAMCO

Food & Beverage

ExecutiveAssistant

$600–950k ~AI est. Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Executive Assistant at SIHAMCO. Skills: Executive support, Complex scheduling, Confidential information management. Manage complex calendar. Prepare meeting materials”

Industry & Context.

Food & Beverage

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Secretarial Administration, 5+ years Executive Assistant experience, 5+ years Food & Beverage or Hospitality experience, Fluent in English

Nice to Have

Arabic language proficiency, Experience in hospitality environment

What You'll Do.

Manage complex calendar

Prepare meeting materials

Follow up on action items

Handle confidential documents

Draft internal communications

Ensure timely information flow

Assist tracking strategic initiatives

Ensure deliverables are met

Coordinate with department heads

Coordinate with business units

Coordinate with partners

Support CEO in managing logistics

Support CEO in managing documentation

Organize domestic travel

Organize international travel

Coordinate leadership offsites

Coordinate team meetings

Coordinate corporate events

Oversee budget tracking

Maintain filing systems

Maintain contact databases

Maintain document archives

Provide ad-hoc support

Undertake additional projects

Undertake assignments

Undertake other duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders; Cross-functional teams; Department heads; Business units; Partners; Matrix structure

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Process & Methodology

Project tracking

Full Job Description

### **Job Summary** **Key Responsibilities** We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and dynamic **Executive Assistant** to support the **Chief Executive Officer (CEO)** in a **fast-paced, matrixed F &B organization**. This role requires exceptional communication skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to manage complex scheduling, relationships, and confidential information with discretion. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in a hospitality environment. As the primary point of contact between the CEO and both internal and external parties, you will ensure smooth and efficient operations of the executive office. **Requirements** * **Executive Support** * Manage a complex and frequently changing calendar, including meetings, travel, and events. * Prepare and organize materials for meetings such as agendas, presentations, briefing notes. * Attend key meetings when required, take minutes, and follow up on action items. * Handle confidential documents and communications with the utmost discretion. * **Communication & Coordination** * Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders across departments, regions, and levels of seniority. * Draft high-quality correspondence, reports, and internal communications on behalf of the CEO. * Ensure timely flow of information between the CEO’s office and cross-functional teams. * **Project & Stakeholder Management** * Assist in tracking strategic initiatives and ensure deliverables are met by relevant stakeholders. * Coordinate with department heads, business units, and partners in a matrix structure. * Support the CEO in managing logistics and documentation. * **Travel & Events** * Organize complex domestic and international travel itineraries, including accommodations, transport, and agendas. * Coordinate leadership offsites, team meetings, and corporate events. * **Administrative Excellence** * Oversee expenses, approvals, and budget tracking related to the executive offi

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