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Executive PA (Private Equity)

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 4 hours 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 engineering group in Durban Central. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

The work, day to day

Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.

You'll need

Available for the odd early start or late finish
Excellent written English and polished emails
Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
Discreet with board, salary and legal information
Calm when plans change at the last minute

Extra points for

Minute-taking or company secretarial training
A driver's licence for errands

On offer

Medical aid and provident fund
Parking in a secure basement
Hybrid days once settled in

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months), two references from executives you worked for plus your PA or secretarial qualification.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; 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.

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