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Executive Assistant (Mining House)

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

You'll run a busy executive's diary, travel and paperwork at an engineering group in Cape Town CBD. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Location: Cape Town CBD, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.

Must-haves

Available for the odd early start or late finish
Discreet with board, salary and legal information
Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Excellent written English and polished emails

Nice if you have

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: your PA or secretarial qualification plus two references from executives you worked for.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 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 Cape Town CBD.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

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