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Executive Assistant (Mining House) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network

Germiston, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 9 hours ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

Directors at this litigation law firm in Germiston count on one person to keep their week on track. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is Germiston-based, with most of your time spent at a litigation law firm. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

The work, day to day

Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.

What you need

Available for the odd early start or late finish
Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director
Discreet with board, salary and legal information

Nice if you have

A driver's licence for errands
SAP Concur or similar expense tools

On offer

13th cheque and performance bonus
Medical aid and provident fund
Hybrid days once settled in

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: a CV naming the level of executives you supported plus two references from executives you worked for.
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 Germiston; 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.