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Personal Assistant to the CEO

How2Apply Talent Network

Khayelitsha, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

You'll run a busy executive's diary, travel and paperwork at a litigation law firm in Khayelitsha. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is in Khayelitsha (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What you'll actually do

Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.

You'll need

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

Helpful, not essential

A driver's licence for errands
Afrikaans or another second language for client work

On offer

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): 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 8 working days.

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

How to stand out

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.