Tanja Grochowski

Whether you're running a consultancy, NGO, EU-funded research project, or a growing business in need of trusted operational support - I can help.

I'm Tanja, a German-born operations and executive support specialist based in South Africa, with over 10 years of experience supporting international research institutes, consultancies, and European Commission-funded project teams in both German and English, always to high professional standards.

My work combines operational ownership, structure, and calm execution behind the scenes. I support clients with:

- EU tender submissions and budget coordination (including projects exceeding €1.5M)

- Presentation and document preparation to EU reporting standards (PowerPoint, Canva, Word)

- International workshop and conference coordination (online, hybrid, and in-person across locations and multiple timezones such as Tokyo, Brussels, Luxembourg, and Barcelona)

- Executive and PA support

- HR coordination, invoicing, and pre-accounting administration

- General operational and stakeholder coordination

I have worked with organisations including the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Halle (IWH), CompNet, and several European Commission-funded research initiatives.

I work with a small number of clients on a retainer basis, allowing me to provide reliable, proactive, and highly personalised support. Once priorities are aligned, I work independently with full ownership and attention to detail.

Based in Ballito, South Africa (GMT+2), with full overlap across European time zones.

If this sounds like the kind of support you're looking for, I’d be happy to connect.