Divisional Secretary (Engineering) – Experienced

This architecture practice in Soweto needs an assistant who thinks two steps ahead. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is Soweto-based, with most of your time spent at an architecture practice.

• Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
• Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
• Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
• Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
• Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.

• At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director
• Discreet with board, salary and legal information
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent written English and polished emails
• Calm when plans change at the last minute

• Afrikaans or another second language for client work
• A driver's licence for errands

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

• 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.