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Executive PA (Private Equity)

How2Apply Talent Network

Kempton Park, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 9 hours ago

Contract Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

At this private equity office in Kempton Park, you'll be the person who knows where everything and everyone is. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is in Kempton Park (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

The work, day to day

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.
Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.

What you need

Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director
Excellent written English and polished emails
Calm when plans change at the last minute
Available for the odd early start or late finish
Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Extra points for

Legal secretary experience with court processes
A driver's licence for errands

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: two references from executives you worked for 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.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kempton Park; 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.

Before you hit apply

Expect practical tests on Word formatting, Excel and minute-taking, so brush up on styles and tables first.
State whom you supported (for example "PA to the MD of a 300-person firm") in each job heading.