# Executive Assistant to the Managing Director (Remote) > Keller Executive Search · South Africa (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-26 **Workplace:** remote **Department:** Internal Use ## Description This is a position within Haldren and not with one of our clients. This fully remote senior role provides dedicated executive support to the Managing Director of an international executive search firm, with a focus on organisation, prioritisation, and operational follow-through across a fast-paced and demanding schedule. Given the global nature of the business, availability across time zones is an important aspect of the role and a degree of schedule flexibility, including occasional evenings, is required. This is a new role within a fast-paced, growing organisation, with a defined initial budget. It is well suited to someone who enjoys building structure, setting up processes, and helping shape a function from the ground up. As the role becomes established and demonstrates impact, compensation can be reviewed. **Key Responsibilities** - Manage the MD's calendar, schedule and daily priorities to ensure time and attention are directed effectively - Track commitments, decisions and action items to ensure consistent follow-through - Prepare agendas, briefing documents and meeting notes with clear action tracking - Manage correspondence and stakeholder communication on behalf of the MD with discretion and professionalism - Plan, coordinate and run meetings on behalf of the MD, including preparation, facilitation and post-meeting follow-through - Coordinate research initiatives and team projects, ensuring clarity of brief, progress tracking and timely delivery - Delegate and direct tasks across internal teams on the MD's behalf, ensuring accountability and follow-through - Liaise with and oversee relevant team members to keep cross-functional workstreams aligned and on track - Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders across multiple time zones to support the MD's engagements and obligations - Maintain confidential records, contracts and documentation across shared systems - Anticipate requirements and proactively resolve issues before they escalate ## Requirements - Substantial experience supporting at MD or C-suite level, ideally within professional services, consulting or executive search - Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-variability schedules and competing priorities - Experience coordinating teams, projects and research workstreams in a senior support capacity - Confident chairing or facilitating meetings and driving outcomes - Strong written and verbal communication skills to a professional services standard - Highly organised with reliable follow-through and strong attention to detail - Sound independent judgement in prioritisation and escalation - Absolute discretion with confidential information - Comfortable working across international time zones with flexibility around schedule when required - Self-directed and effective working remotely - Proficient with business productivity tools and able to adapt to new systems quickly ## Benefits - Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience - Remote work arrangement, South Africa-based - Medical aid contribution - Paid annual and sick leave - All South African public holidays observed - Direct access to senior leadership Haldren is a recruitment agency that provides services to clients ranging from startups and non profits to multinational corporations. Haldren emphasizes ethical search processes, attentive candidate care, and leadership placements that support long-term client outcomes. To learn more about the firm and about our candidate services - please visit [US Recruitment Agency, Executive Search & Talent Solutions](https://www.haldren.com/) ## Apply [Apply at Keller Executive Search](https://apply.workable.com/keller-executive-search/j/A2AADB90FC/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)