Executive PA (Private Equity) – Experienced

This architecture practice in Midrand needs an assistant who thinks two steps ahead. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The work is in Midrand, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
• Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
• Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
• Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
• Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
• Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
• Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.

• Excellent written English and polished emails
• At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Calm when plans change at the last minute
• Discreet with board, salary and legal information
• Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma

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

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