Executive PA (Private Equity)

This mining head office in Paarl needs an assistant who thinks two steps ahead. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

This post is in Paarl (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
• Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
• Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
• Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
• Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.

• Available for the odd early start or late finish
• At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director
• Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
• Excellent written English and polished emails
• Discreet with board, salary and legal information
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Afrikaans or another second language for client work
• Legal secretary experience with court processes

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

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