Office Manager to the CEO x1
- Role: Office Manager to the CEO
- Company: Wintertide Trading 39 t/a HR Solutions
- Location: Bedfordview or Bloemfontein
- Type: Permanent, Full-Time
- Salary: R45 000 CTC
Overall Purpose
To provide high-level executive, administrative,research, and strategic support to the CEO. This role manages the operations of the CEO’s private and corporate office, coordinates strategic initiatives, engages key stakeholders, and supports business development and project execution.
It combines elements of
✔ Executive assistant duties
✔ Office management
✔ Business development
✔ Project management
✔ Stakeholder relations
— all at a senior, strategic support level.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive Support & Office Management
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Manage CEO’s calendar, meetings, and travel
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Prepare communication, reports, internal documentation
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Oversee workflow and priorities of the CEO’s strategic initiatives
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Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and efficiency in all operations
2. Research & Reporting
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Conduct market and business research
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Prepare briefing notes, presentations, analytics, and decision-support documents
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Support strategic discussions with well-prepared data
3. Business Development & Project Management
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Prepare proposals, concept papers, RFP submissions
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Track project progress, timelines, and budgets
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Coordinate with internal teams and external partners
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Support the execution of strategic business initiatives
4. Stakeholder Engagement
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Act as liaison between CEO, private office, business partners, and government entities
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Manage communication protocols and appointments
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Represent the CEO with professionalism and diplomacy
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or similar
Experience
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3+ years in:
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Business development
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Project management
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Proposal/report writing
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Experience coordinating executive-level activities
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Exposure to corporate or private-office environments
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Stakeholder or institutional engagement experience
Competencies
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Excellent written & verbal communication
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Strong organisational and time management skills
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Analytical and detail-oriented
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High level of discretion and integrity
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Proficient with Microsoft Office and business tools
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Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Personal Attributes
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Professional presence, high emotional intelligence
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Adaptable and resourceful
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Strategic thinker with initiative
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Diplomatic and trustworthy
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Committed to excellence and confidentiality


