Executive Assistant (Mining House)

At this architecture practice in Roodepoort, you'll be the person who knows where everything and everyone is. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

This post is in Roodepoort (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
• Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
• Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
• Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
• Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.

• At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director
• Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
• Excellent written English and polished emails
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

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

• 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.