Personal Assistant

Reporting line: CEO / Non-Executive Director

R15 000 per month (Pension fund contribution + 13^th Cheque in birthday month)

Main Purpose:

Providing administrative support to the CEO and/or other senior executives by performing clerical functions, preparing reports and correspondence, organizing tasks, arranging meetings, managing schedules and calendars, coordinating travel when required and performing various other personal and professional duties.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Grade 12 (Senior Certificate)
2. High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with collaboration tools.
3. Minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting senior-level executives.

Specific Responsibilities:

Administrative Support

1                 Manage and maintain calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements

when required.

2                 Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes when required, and follow up on action items.

3                 Running personal errands, booking restaurants, and managing personal appointments.

4                 Screen and prioritize emails, calls, and messages, responding when appropriate.

5                 Organize and maintain files and documents, both physical and digital.

Office & Information Management

1                 Maintain organized filing systems, both physical and digital.

2                 Ordering supplies, managing office logistics, and providing general administrative support.

3                 Ensure timely follow-up on action items from meetings and communications.

4                 Support the preparation and distribution of company communications and reports.

1                 Relationship Management

2                 Act as a liaison between the executive and internal/external stakeholders.

3                 Build positive relationships across departments and with key external partners and clients.

4                 Manage confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.

Project Co-ordination

1                 Assisting with project planning, coordination of timelines, resources and deliverables, and follow-up.

2                 Conduct research and compile data to support decision-making processes.

3                 Track and report on progress of key initiatives as assigned.

Skills Required:

1. Microsoft Office
2. Discretion / Confidentiality.
3. High level of professionalism – professional demeanour and high emotional intelligence.
4. Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented mindset.
5. Excellent time management and strong organizational skills.
6. Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
7. Excellent communication skills on all levels.
8. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
9. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
10. Fully Bilingual.

In addition:

This job description is by no means exhaustive of duties and responsibilities that may be requested from the employee. The employee will be expected to perform any task, within the scope of his/her abilities, in order to ensure the good productive functioning. This job description will be an important tool for training and development as well as a guideline to minimum performance standards

Contact information

Wenz