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Personal Assistant to the CEO – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network

Montague Gardens, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

R29 000 – R40 750/month

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Job Description

You'll run a busy executive's diary, travel and paperwork at an architecture practice in Montague Gardens. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Home base is an architecture practice on the Montague Gardens side of Western Cape.

What you'll actually do

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

You'll need

Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
Discreet with board, salary and legal information
Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Available for the odd early start or late finish
Excellent written English and polished emails
At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director

Helpful, not essential

Minute-taking or company secretarial training
Legal secretary experience with court processes
A driver's licence for errands

What's in it for you

Hybrid days once settled in
Parking in a secure basement
Medical aid and provident fund

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Montague Gardens really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a CV naming the level of executives you supported plus two references from executives you worked for.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

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

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

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.