Divisional Secretary (Engineering)

How2Apply Talent Network
Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 49 min ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

At this litigation law firm in Umhlanga, you'll be the person who knows where everything and everyone is. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Umhlanga. Relocation is not covered for this one. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

The work, day to day

  • Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
  • Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
  • Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
  • Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
  • Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
  • Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
  • Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.

What you need

  • Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
  • Available for the odd early start or late finish
  • Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Excellent written English and polished emails

Helpful, not essential

  • Afrikaans or another second language for client work
  • Legal secretary experience with court processes

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: two references from executives you worked for plus a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months).
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

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

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

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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationUmhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience4+ years
Posted27 September 2026
Closing Date2 November 2026
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