Africa Talent by Deloitte - Executive Assistant (Virtual/Hybrid)

Company Description

About Africa Talent

Africa Talent by Deloitte (Africa Talent) is a standalone division of Deloitte, owned by Deloitte Africa and Deloitte Netherlands, based in South Africa. Our goal is to meet the growing demand for Talent in Africa and Europe; by recruiting and developing Talent throughout Sub Saharan Africa to service the diverse needs and to enable projects at our clients. Talent employed will have the full experience of Deloitte, while getting both international and local exposure to a diverse set of clients, working remotely from Africa.  It will take advantage of the demographic reality of Africa as a future source of talent for both Africa and Europe and at its core, the goal is to create employment in Africa and invest in African talent.

The ethos of our organisation is characterised by vision, purpose beyond profit and an appetite to innovate and deliver creative, high impact solutions to client challenges.

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte – Africa Talent - is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential. 

Job Description

Are you a proactive Executive Assistant with a passion for excellence and stakeholder engagement? Do you thrive in fast-paced, virtual environments and enjoy building strong professional relationships across borders?

We are actively looking for standout Executive Assistant with 3–5 years of executive support experience to join our dynamic, international team. This is more than just a calendar and inbox job — we want someone who understands the bigger picture. Someone who’s ready to bring sharp business acumen, confident communication, and next-level organisation to the table.

What you would do:

•  Provide high-level virtual support to senior stakeholders based in the Netherlands.
•  Proactively manage schedules, meetings, and priorities
•  Build trust through clear communication and a strong understanding of stakeholder needs.
•  Support projects and help drive business outcomes with a strategic mindset
•  Provide high-level virtual support to senior stakeholders based in the Netherlands.
•  Proactively manage schedules, meetings, and priorities
•  Build trust through clear communication and a strong understanding of stakeholder needs.
•  Support projects and help drive business outcomes with a strategic mindset

How do you do this:

• Managing complex (international) calendar scheduling.
• Initiating and managing client  acceptance procedures (KYC) for client-related projects.
• Monitoring work in progress and ensuring timely invoicing.
• Maintaining contacts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organizing internal and external events.
• Booking travel arrangements.
• Reviewing documents for importance, priority, and required follow-up.
• Handling correspondence;
• Providing substantive support (e.g. in the areas of project/sales);

Why you will Love It Here:

• Hybrid working model - 3 days in the office per week
• Be part of a supportive, ambitious teamGrow your skills through ongoing personal development.
• Gain exposure to international business environments.
• Make a real impact every day.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant (virtual experience a plus)
• A genuine understanding of stakeholder engagement and how to add value.
• A proactive attitude — you anticipate, act, and solve before being asked.
• An interest in business, strategy, and continuous learning
• Engagement support experience

Additional Information

We are always interested in talking with professionals about their next career experience. If you have a passion for learning from talented people and benefit from the support of a global organization and network, apply online now.

If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.

At Africa Talent by Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonably accommodating persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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To help you look out for potential recruitment scams, here are some Red Flags:

• Upfront Payment Requests: Deloitte will never ask for any upfront payment for background checks, job training, or supplies.
• Requests for Personal Information: Be wary if you are asked for sensitive personal information, especially early in the recruitment process and without a clear need for it. Fraudulent links or contractual documents may require the provision of sensitive personal data or copy documents (e.g., government issued numbers or identity documents, passports or passport numbers, bank account statements or numbers, parent’s data) that may be used for identity fraud. Do not provide or send any of these documents or data. Please note we will never ask for photographs at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Unprofessional Communication: Scammers may communicate in an unprofessional manner. Their messages may be filled with poor grammar and spelling errors. The look and feel may not be consistent with the Deloitte corporate brand.

If you're unsure, make direct contact with Deloitte using our official contact details. Be careful not to use any contact details provided in the suspicious job advertisement or email.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse and inclusive workplace across the African continent. Our recruitment processes are aligned with our Employment Equity Plan and the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups.

We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you require reasonable accommodations in relation to your disability and neurodiverse needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to suit your individual needs.

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