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Personal Assistant to the CEO

How2Apply Talent Network

Mamelodi, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 5 hours ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

This engineering group in Mamelodi needs an assistant who thinks two steps ahead. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

Home base is an engineering group on the Mamelodi side of Gauteng. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

The work, day to day

Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

Legal secretary experience with court processes
Minute-taking or company secretarial training

What's in it for you

13th cheque and performance bonus
Hybrid days once settled in
Medical aid and provident fund

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Mamelodi really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: two references from executives you worked for, your PA or secretarial qualification plus a CV naming the level of executives you supported.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Mamelodi.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

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.