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Executive Assistant (Mining House)

How2Apply Talent Network

Randburg, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day 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 architecture practice in Randburg. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Home base is an architecture practice on the Randburg side of Gauteng. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.

You'll need

Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director
Available for the odd early start or late finish
Calm when plans change at the last minute

Nice if you have

Afrikaans or another second language for client work
SAP Concur or similar expense tools
A driver's licence for errands

On offer

Parking in a secure basement
13th cheque and performance bonus
Medical aid and provident fund

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a CV naming the level of executives you supported plus two references from executives you worked for.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
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 Randburg.

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

Before you hit apply

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.