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Divisional Secretary (Engineering)

How2Apply Talent Network

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

At this mining head office in Pietermaritzburg, you'll be the person who knows where everything and everyone is. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The work is in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.

What you need

Calm when plans change at the last minute
Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Discreet with board, salary and legal information
Excellent written English and polished emails

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your PA or secretarial qualification, two references from executives you worked for plus a CV naming the level of executives you supported.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Pietermaritzburg.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

Mention a problem you solved before your boss knew about it; that story wins PA interviews.
State whom you supported (for example "PA to the MD of a 300-person firm") in each job heading.