Executive Assistant to Leadership Team at EXL in Cape Town
EXL · Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
EXL in Cape Town is hiring an Executive to support senior leadership in their IT and research operations. This is a great opportunity if you are organised, professional, and ready to work closely with decision makers. You will gain exposure to a global company with 51 to 250 employees and 32 active roles. If you enjoy high level coordination and want to grow your career in a fast paced environment, this role could be a strong next step for you.
About the role
As an Executive at EXL in Cape Town, you will provide high level support to senior leadership within an IT and scientific research environment. This is a full time, on site role that puts you at the centre of day to day operations, where your coordination and communication skills will directly support business decisions and project delivery.
- Manage executive diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements
- Prepare reports, presentations, and internal correspondence
- Act as a point of contact between leadership and internal teams
- Coordinate projects and track key deliverables across departments
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Application note: No specific application instructions were provided in the listing. Please visit the source page on PNet to check how to submit your application.
Requirements
- Matric or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience in an executive support or administrative role
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office tools
- Ability to work independently and handle pressure
- Professional demeanour and attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and secretarial support to senior executives
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and events
- Draft, proofread, and format documents and reports
- Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders
- Maintain filing systems and manage correspondence
- Assist with project coordination and follow up on action items
Job details
- Organisation
- EXL
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Administration & Office
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
Hi there! If you are applying for this Executive role at EXL, make sure your CV shows exactly how you have supported senior leaders before. Highlight your organisational skills, your ability to juggle diaries and meetings, and any experience you have in IT or research settings. In your cover letter, mention why you want to work in Cape Town and how you handle confidential information with care. Since no email or link was provided, check the PNet listing page for the official application button. A clean, well formatted CV with a short cover letter will go a long way here.
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