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Executive PA (Private Equity) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Midrand, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 2 hours ago

Contract Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

At this private equity office in Midrand, you'll be the person who knows where everything and everyone is. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Home base is a private equity office on the Midrand side of Gauteng. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

The work, day to day

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 a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.

What you need

Calm when plans change at the last minute
Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
Excellent written English and polished emails
Discreet with board, salary and legal information

On offer

Hybrid days once settled in
Medical aid and provident fund
13th cheque and performance bonus

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: two references from executives you worked for, a CV naming the level of executives you supported plus a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months).
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Midrand; 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

State whom you supported (for example "PA to the MD of a 300-person firm") in each job heading.
Mention a problem you solved before your boss knew about it; that story wins PA interviews.