Sharpe Business Academy (SBA) is a premier institution building leaders, ventures, and futures across Africa.
We are seeking a highly accomplished Executive Assistant to the CEO to provide executive-level support within a fast-growing, high-performance academic and entrepreneurial institution. This is a strategic, high-trust role for a seasoned professional who can operate with judgement, discretion, and excellence at the centre of leadership and decision-making.
The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO to manage executive priorities, shape professional communication, support programme development, and ensure seamless execution across leadership, academic, and institutional initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimise the CEO’s calendar, meetings, and executive priorities
- Prepare and edit high-level correspondence, reports, presentations, articles, and strategic documents
- Support programme design, executive initiatives, and institutional projects
- Coordinate executive travel, logistics, and high-level engagements
- Manage confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion
- Support executive and board meetings, including briefs, minutes, and action tracking
- Serve as a central coordination point between the CEO, leadership team, faculty, partners, and external stakeholders
Requirements
- Degree in Administration, Business Management, or related field (Master’s degree is a strong advantage)
- Proven senior-level experience supporting CEOs, founders, or executive leadership
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (strong writing ability essential)
- Highly organised, strategic, detail-driven, and delivery-focused
- Professional presence, sound judgement, and ability to operate in complex, high-pressure environments
- Proficiency in MS Office and executive productivity tools
- Experience in the education sector
- Background in entrepreneurial, startup, or fast-growth environments
How to Apply
Send your CV to: [email protected]