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Personal Assistant to the CEO – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 31 min ago

Contract Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

You'll run a busy executive's diary, travel and paperwork at an engineering group in Durban Central. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.

What you need

Discreet with board, salary and legal information
Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
Calm when plans change at the last minute
Available for the odd early start or late finish

Extra points for

Minute-taking or company secretarial training
Afrikaans or another second language for client work
Legal secretary experience with court processes

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: a CV naming the level of executives you supported, a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months) plus your PA or secretarial qualification.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; 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.

How to stand out

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.