Executive Communications and Support Specialist for CEO in Cape Town
Job Crystal · Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
A growing cosmetics and fragrance business in Cape Town is looking for an Executive Communications and Support Specialist to work directly with the CEO. You will manage the CEO's calendar, inbox and priorities while shaping clear, credible leadership messaging across internal and external channels. This is a varied, highly visible role combining executive support, speechwriting and content creation for someone with three to seven years of experience who thrives on structure, discretion and strong writing.
About the role
This role supports the CEO of a growing cosmetics and fragrance business with a strong presence across African markets. You will bring structure to the CEO's time, access and priorities while creating clear, credible communication that builds alignment, trust and confidence among employees, customers and stakeholders.
You will combine executive support, leadership communication and content creation to ensure the CEO is prepared, well represented and able to focus on the organisation's priorities. Day to day, you will manage the CEO's calendar, inbox and information flow, prioritise requests with discretion, prepare the CEO for meetings and media interactions, and track commitments through to completion. You will also shape a consistent CEO voice, produce speeches, briefing notes and talking points, and coordinate internal and external communication across digital platforms including LinkedIn.
Apply with a CV that highlights your executive support, leadership communication and content creation experience.
Requirements
- Three to seven years' experience in executive support, communications or a related role
- Experience supporting senior leaders in a confidential, fast-moving environment
- Strong executive-level writing and messaging skills
- Proven ability to create content for digital, live and leadership platforms
- Experience with calendar, inbox, access and information management
- Knowledge of internal and external communication channels
- Experience with digital communication and social media, including LinkedIn
- Understanding of speechwriting, briefing preparation and executive protocol
- Strong research and insight development skills
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail and follow-through
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, public audiences and external partners
- Sound judgement, emotional intelligence and the ability to read a room
- Proficiency with digital productivity and collaboration tools such as Outlook or Google Workspace
- Nice to have: a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field
- Nice to have: experience supporting events, leadership communication or public relations initiatives
- Nice to have: experience coordinating media, PR or external communication agencies
Responsibilities
- Manage the CEO's calendar, inbox, access and information flow
- Prioritise requests and engagements with discretion, sound judgement and confidentiality
- Prepare the CEO for meetings, events, media interactions and stakeholder engagements
- Track commitments and ensure agreed actions receive disciplined follow-through
- Shape a consistent CEO voice across internal and external communication channels
- Translate strategy, business priorities, change initiatives and culture into clear leadership messaging
- Produce speeches, briefing notes, talking points and other executive content
- Research topics and develop accurate, relevant insights to support CEO engagements
- Coordinate internal communication and leadership messaging to strengthen organisational alignment
- Support the CEO's visibility at events, forums and other public engagements
- Manage communication across digital platforms, including LinkedIn
- Coordinate media, public relations and external communication partners
- Ensure communication outputs are polished, accurate and appropriate for each audience
Job details
- Organisation
- Job Crystal
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Salary
- R40k to R45k / monthly
- Category
- Marketing & Communications
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This role sits right next to the CEO of a growing beauty and fragrance business, so your application should show you can juggle executive support and communication with real polish. In your CV, highlight specific examples of calendars and inboxes you have managed, speeches or briefing notes you have written, and times you coordinated leadership messaging. If you have supported a senior leader in a fast-moving environment, say so clearly and mention the tools you used, like Outlook or Google Workspace. For an interview, be ready to talk through how you prioritise competing requests and how you keep confidential information safe. They will likely test your writing, so think about a time your words helped align a team or prepare a leader for a big moment. A degree is nice to have but not essential, so focus on showing your judgement, follow-through and ability to read a room.
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