Executive Assistant (Mining House)

Directors at this mining head office in Johannesburg CBD count on one person to keep their week on track. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll be based at a mining head office in Johannesburg CBD. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
• Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
• Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
• Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
• Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
• Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
• Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.

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

• Minute-taking or company secretarial training
• A driver's licence for errands
• Afrikaans or another second language for client work

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

• Expect practical tests on Word formatting, Excel and minute-taking, so brush up on styles and tables first.
• Mention a problem you solved before your boss knew about it; that story wins PA interviews.