Permanent
Executive Assistant
Johannesburg, Gauteng
unknown
About this role
Employer: Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd
Company description: The Clinix Health Group (CHG) assists communities to live longer, healthier lives through the provision of quality and affordable healthcare. The group provides integrated world-class healthcare systems both internally and externally to the broader ecosystem as a trusted local citizen.
Job Title :Executive Assistant
Location :Clinix Head Office (Hyde Park)
Reports to :Chief Medical Officer
JOB SUMMARY
To provide high-level strategic and operational support to the Executive Team by managing priorities, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and enabling effective decision-making. This role ensures the Executive Office operates with efficiency, alignment, and impact across the organization.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Health Management or a related field
Minimum Experience
* Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an Executive Assistant or senior strategic, operational, or advisory role—preferably within healthcare, consulting, or corporate strategy
* Proven experience working closely with C-suite executives in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
* Strong understanding of the South African healthcare landscape and regulatory environment
Added Advantage
* Post Graduate Studies in business Administration or Health management studies
Key Competencies:
* Healthcare Industry knowledge
* Executive communication
* Financial Acumen
* Calendar and workflow management
* Strategic planning and execution
* Project and programme management
* Governance and Executive decision-making
* Executive support best practice
DELIVERABLES
* Proactively manage and coordinate the executives’ calendars, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and optimal time management.
* Schedule and organize meetings, including preparing agendas, coordinating logistics, and ensuring all necessary materials are available
* Draft high-quality reports, presentations, and correspondence on behalf of the Executives, ensuring alignment with organizational tone and strategy
* Manage internal and external communications, ensuring timely and effective dissemination of key messages
* Lead or support special projects and strategic initiatives from inception to completion, including planning, execution, and reporting
* Track progress on key organizational goals and initiatives, providing regular updates and identifying risks or delays
* Implement systems for document management, meeting preparation, and follow-up to ensure seamless executive operations
* Investigate and understand stakeholders needs to enable delivery of a quality service
* Ensure timeous resolution of stakeholder queries and complaints and take ownership of issues
* Identify and participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development
* Explore and highlight opportunities for cost reduction - make recommendations on the most cost-effective way to perform work and to streamline processes
* Analyze information to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision-making purposes; generate required reports
* Prepare, review, and quality-check briefing packs, presentations, and reports for executive engagements
* Ensure all materials are accurate, well-formatted, and delivered in advance of meetings
* Maintain a repository of strategic documents and ensure version control
* Organize and manage executive files (electronic and physical), records, and documentation in compliance with governance and data protection standards