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Executive PA (Private Equity)

How2Apply Talent Network

Soweto, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

Directors at this private equity office in Soweto count on one person to keep their week on track. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

Home base is a private equity office on the Soweto side of Gauteng.

What you'll actually do

Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.

You'll need

Discreet with board, salary and legal information
Calm when plans change at the last minute
At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director
Excellent written English and polished emails
Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
Available for the odd early start or late finish

Nice if you have

A driver's licence for errands
Minute-taking or company secretarial training
Afrikaans or another second language for client work

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Soweto really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a CV naming the level of executives you supported plus two references from executives you worked for.
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 Soweto; 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.