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Legal Secretary (Litigation) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

This mining head office in Pietermaritzburg needs an assistant who thinks two steps ahead. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What your day looks like

Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.

Must-haves

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

Helpful, not essential

SAP Concur or similar expense tools
Minute-taking or company secretarial training

What you get

Hybrid days once settled in
Medical aid and provident fund
Parking in a secure basement

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pietermaritzburg really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: two references from executives you worked for plus your PA or secretarial qualification.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pietermaritzburg; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

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.