Divisional Secretary (Engineering)

How2Apply Talent Network
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

Directors at this medical specialist rooms in Mossel Bay count on one person to keep their week on track. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll be based at a medical specialist rooms in Mossel Bay. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

  • Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
  • Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
  • Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
  • Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
  • Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
  • Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.

You'll need

  • Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Excellent written English and polished emails
  • Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
  • Available for the odd early start or late finish
  • At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director
  • Discreet with board, salary and legal information

Extra points for

  • Afrikaans or another second language for client work
  • Legal secretary experience with court processes
  • Minute-taking or company secretarial training

On offer

  • Medical aid and provident fund
  • Parking in a secure basement
  • Hybrid days once settled in
  • 13th cheque and performance bonus

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a CV naming the level of executives you supported plus two references from executives you worked for.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Mossel Bay; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

  • State whom you supported (for example "PA to the MD of a 300-person firm") in each job heading.
  • Expect practical tests on Word formatting, Excel and minute-taking, so brush up on styles and tables first.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMossel Bay, Western Cape
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience9+ years
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date29 October 2026
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