Personal Assistant to the CEO – Fixed-Term

At this architecture practice in Germiston, you'll be the person who knows where everything and everyone is. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is in Germiston (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
• Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
• Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
• Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
• Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
• Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
• Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.

• At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director
• Available for the odd early start or late finish
• Calm when plans change at the last minute
• Excellent written English and polished emails
• Discreet with board, salary and legal information
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Minute-taking or company secretarial training
• Afrikaans or another second language for client work

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

• Expect practical tests on Word formatting, Excel and minute-taking, so brush up on styles and tables first.
• Mention a problem you solved before your boss knew about it; that story wins PA interviews.