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Executive Assistant (Mining House) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Pretoria East, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

Directors at this engineering group in Pretoria East count on one person to keep their week on track. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Pretoria East; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What you'll actually do

Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.

Must-haves

At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director
Discreet with board, salary and legal information
Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Available for the odd early start or late finish
Calm when plans change at the last minute

Extra points for

Minute-taking or company secretarial training
SAP Concur or similar expense tools

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pretoria East really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: your PA or secretarial qualification, a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months) plus a CV naming the level of executives you supported.
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 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pretoria East; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

Before you hit apply

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.