Personal Assistant to the CEO

This medical specialist rooms in George needs an assistant who thinks two steps ahead. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll report in George. Relocation is not covered for this one. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
• Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
• Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
• Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
• Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
• Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
• Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.

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

• SAP Concur or similar expense tools
• A driver's licence for errands

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

• Expect practical tests on Word formatting, Excel and minute-taking, so brush up on styles and tables first.
• State whom you supported (for example "PA to the MD of a 300-person firm") in each job heading.