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Divisional Secretary (Engineering) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

R27 500 – R36 250/month

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Job Description

At this mining head office in Pinetown, you'll be the person who knows where everything and everyone is. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What your day looks like

Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.

Must-haves

Excellent written English and polished emails
Available for the odd early start or late finish
Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
Discreet with board, salary and legal information
Calm when plans change at the last minute

Extra points for

Afrikaans or another second language for client work
A driver's licence for errands
SAP Concur or similar expense tools

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: 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.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pinetown; 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

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.