Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Group CEO Department: Office of the Group CEO Location: Johannesburg, South Africa/ Lusaka, Zambia/ Harare, Zimbabwe/ Kinshasa, DRC Contract Type: Full-time Application Closing Date: 30 August 2026 About GreenCo GreenCo acts as an intermediary offtaker and service provider, purchasing power from renewable IPPs and selling electricity to utilities and private sector offtakers (commercial and industrial users) and across SAPP markets. GreenCo mobilises private sector capital by enabling bankable structures, accelerating procurement and contracting, and supporting delivery of transformative energy capacity addition. GreenCo’s vision is to lead innovation and sustainably transform renewable energy markets through: Market integration and scalable commercial structures that unlock investment in renewable generation. Innovative, financeable solutions that increase speed-to-market for new projects and customer supply. An agile, high-ownership culture with strong accountability and measurable delivery. GreenCo offers a dynamic environment with strong potential for professional development and career advancement The Role in Context The Executive Assistant to the Group CEO is responsible for managing the Office of the Group CEO and ensuring that the CEO’s time, priorities, commitments and engagements are effectively coordinated across the GreenCo Group. The role requires a high level of judgement, discretion, organisation and ownership. The Executive Assistant will proactively manage competing priorities, coordinate across multiple jurisdictions, ensure the CEO is appropriately briefed and prepared, and drive follow-through on commitments and decisions. The role will interact with senior internal and external stakeholders, including shareholders, development finance institutions, regulators, ministries, utilities and commercial counterparties. Key Responsibilities Executive Support, Diary and Travel Management Development Manage the Group CEO’s diary, priorities and competing demands, making scheduling decisions within agreed parameters. Coordinate meetings across multiple time zones and protect time for priority commitments, preparation and strategic work. Manage domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, ground transport, visas and immigration requirements. Prepare travel itineraries and coordinate travel administration and expense claims. Ensure the CEO has the information, documentation and preparation required for meetings and engagements. Governance and Meeting Support Coordinate Group Board, Executive Committee, shareholder and relevant subsidiary governance cycles. Coordinate meeting schedules, agendas, papers, deadlines and distribution. Attend meetings, take accurate minutes and maintain action registers. Follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure agreed actions are progressed and completed. Maintain the Group governance calendar in coordination with Legal and Company Secretarial. Executive Briefing and Coordination Prepare and coordinate briefing materials for the CEO’s internal and external engagements. Prepare daily and weekly look-ahead schedules, priorities and key actions. Maintain visibility of the CEO’s commitments, workstreams, deadlines, dependencies and upcoming decisions. Coordinate across GreenCo’s operating entities and functions to progress outstanding actions and decisions. Proactively identify and escalate risks, delays, conflicts or issues requiring CEO attention. Support the CEO in maintaining effective follow-through on strategic and operational priorities. Executive Stakeholder and External Engagement Act as the first point of
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