Executive Assistant to the Managing Director

Remote, South Africa

This is a remote position.

This is a position within Haldren and not with one of our clients.

This fully remote senior role provides dedicated executive support to the Managing Director of an international executive search firm, with a focus on organisation, prioritisation, and operational follow-through across a fast-paced and demanding schedule. Given the global nature of the business, availability across time zones is an important aspect of the role and a degree of schedule flexibility, including occasional evenings, is required.

This is a new role within a fast-paced, growing organisation, with a defined initial budget. It is well suited to someone who enjoys building structure, setting up processes, and helping shape a function from the ground up. As the role becomes established and demonstrates impact, compensation can be reviewed.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the MD's calendar, schedule and daily priorities to ensure time and attention are directed effectively

Track commitments, decisions and action items to ensure consistent follow-through

Prepare agendas, briefing documents and meeting notes with clear action tracking

Manage correspondence and stakeholder...