Executive PA (Private Equity)

At this mining head office in Montague Gardens, you'll be the person who knows where everything and everyone is. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is Montague Gardens-based, with most of your time spent at a mining head office. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
• Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
• Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
• Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
• Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
• Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
• Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.

• Discreet with board, salary and legal information
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Calm when plans change at the last minute
• At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director

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

• 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.