ABOUT THE ROLE
About Us
Dubois Holdings is a fast-paced, high-growth organisation operating at the intersection of venture capital, entrepreneurship, and business operations. We support visionary founders by providing capital, strategic advisory, and access to a highly curated global network of investors and entrepreneurs.
This is an exceptional opportunity to gain global exposure while being based in Cape Town, working directly with founders and operators across our portfolio. You’ll gain hands-on experience in startup execution within one of our fast-scaling ventures.
The Role
We’re hiring an Executive Assistant to support our CEO and Chief of Staff across operations, investor coordination, and internal execution.
This is not a traditional support role. You’ll act as a core operational partner, helping keep the organisation running smoothly while contributing directly to deal processes, internal projects, and leadership effectiveness.
You’ll work closely with senior leadership as a true force multiplier across communication, scheduling, documentation, and systems.
Day-to-day, you might be:
Managing and triaging inboxes, drafting communications, and ensuring timely follow-ups
Coordinating investor documents, CRM updates, follow-ups, and internal deal tracking
Preparing briefing notes, agendas, and action items for key meetings
Managing complex calendars across multiple time zones
Organising investor materials, templates, and internal documentation
Supporting internal operations projects and process improvements
Handling general administrative and coordination tasks for the CEO and Chief of Staff
This is a hands-on role for someone eager to understand how venture firms operate from the inside and who thrives in high-responsibility, fast-moving environments.
Who You Are
A recent graduate or final-year student (Class of 2025) OR business professional with 1-2 years of experience, excited to launch your career in venture and business building
Highly organised, reliable, resourceful and detail-oriented
Strong problem solver who is comfortable working in ambiguity without a set playbook – you enjoy risk and uncertainty
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and stakeholders at once
A strong written and verbal communicator who represents the team professionally
Tech-savvy and comfortable with tools like Google Workspace, ClickUp, ChatGPT, and CRM platforms
Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently
Growth mindset, constantly learning and seeking knowledge
Execution-focused and eager to roll up your sleeves
Curious and passionate about startups, venture capital, and scaling businesses
Your Attitude & Mindset
Ambitious and driven to achieve excellence
Purpose-driven and ethical – you care about doing the right thing, not just the easy thing
Confident yet humble and open to feedback
Invested in team spirit and collective success
Hungry to do whatever it takes to get the job done
Autonomous – you think ahead and act before being told
Positive and optimistic, even under pressure
Thrive in the chaos and energy of an early-stage startup
This Role Might Not Be for You If…
You’re looking for a highly structured or corporate work environment
You prefer predictability and routine over variety and pace
You find frequent change or ambiguity uncomfortable
If you value stability over experimentation
Would rather have step-by-step instructions than figure things out independently
You want a normal ‘9-5’
Why Join Us?
Work directly and learn from a 2x venture backed exited founder
Gain exposure to venture capital, investor relations, and deal execution
Build elite operational and coordination skills early in your career
Collaborate with founders and operators across the Dubois Holdings portfolio
Cape Town based, with global exposure
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)
Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn
Interest in startups, business building, or venture capital