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Personal Assistant to the CEO

How2Apply Talent Network

Montague Gardens, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

R29 000 – R36 000/month

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Job Description

This engineering group in Montague Gardens needs an assistant who thinks two steps ahead. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Montague Gardens. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.

You'll need

Available for the odd early start or late finish
Calm when plans change at the last minute
Excellent written English and polished emails
Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Nice if you have

A driver's licence for errands
Legal secretary experience with court processes
Afrikaans or another second language for client work

On offer

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Montague Gardens really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months), 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 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

Before you hit apply

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