CASE STUDY

Executive Assistant to strengthen CEO office operations and strategic coordination.

Supported the Chief Executive Officer in South Africa with high-level administrative expertise to strengthen executive coordination, stakeholder engagement, and day-to-day operations, enabling leadership to remain focused on strategic business priorities.

Project Snapshot

LOCATION

South Africa

Time to project start

As soon as possible

PROJECT LENGTH

6 months

SECTOR

Renewable Energy & Energy Access

About the Client

ENERTRAG is an international renewable energy company developing integrated clean energy solutions across wind, solar, storage, and green hydrogen. Its South African operations form part of its broader commitment to advancing the just energy transition through the development, commercialization and operation of renewable energy projects.

The Project

To strengthen the effectiveness of its CEO’s office, the client required an experienced Executive Assistant to provide trusted executive support, streamline coordination, and ensure seamless engagement across internal leadership teams and external stakeholders.

Key Deliverables

Manage executive scheduling, priorities, and commitments to maximize leadership effectiveness.
Coordinate stakeholder communication, executive correspondence, and information flow across senior
leadership and international partners.
Prepare executive briefings, presentations, meeting materials, and follow-up actions to support decision-making.
Oversee travel logistics, administrative processes, and digital documentation workflows.
Work closely with senior support functions to strengthen coordination and maintain continuity across executive
activities.

The Talent We matched

Executive Assistance

15+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

TRACK RECORD

Financial controlling, management reporting, financial systems implementation, audit coordination, and process improvement across manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain sectors. Strengthening internal controls, leading finance system migrations, and developing team capabilities.

ORGANIZATIONS SERVED

Embassy Capital, 1K1V / FLC / 1K Africa, LiveWire Productions / Arkhe, Dewar Attorneys & Real Estate, and MISA.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTPRINT

South Africa, Italy, United States

Having an experienced professional who understood the demands of a senior executive office made a meaningful difference. The consultant brought structure, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to managing complex schedules, communications, and stakeholder engagements.

Happy Khambule,

Chief of Staff, Head of Policy and Regulation.

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