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
Manage CEO’s calendar, meetings, and travel
Prepare communication, reports, internal documentation
Oversee workflow and priorities of the CEO’s strategic initiatives
Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and efficiency in all operations
2. Research & Reporting
Conduct market and business research
Prepare briefing notes, presentations, analytics, and decision-support documents
Support strategic discussions with well-prepared data
3. Business Development & Project Management
Prepare proposals, concept papers, RFP submissions
Track project progress, timelines, and budgets
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners
Support the execution of strategic business initiatives
4. Stakeholder Engagement
Act as liaison between CEO, private office, business partners, and government entities
Manage communication protocols and appointments
Represent the CEO with professionalism and diplomacy
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or similar
Experience
3+ years in:
Business development
Project management
Proposal/report writing
Experience coordinating executive-level activities
Exposure to corporate or private-office environments
Stakeholder or institutional engagement experience
Competencies
Excellent written & verbal communication
Strong organisational and time management skills
Analytical and detail-oriented
High level of discretion and integrity
Proficient with Microsoft Office and business tools
Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Personal Attributes
Professional presence, high emotional intelligence
Adaptable and resourceful
Strategic thinker with initiative
Diplomatic and trustworthy
Committed to excellence and confidentiality