Personal Assistant to the CEO – Permanent

Directors at this private equity office in Somerset West count on one person to keep their week on track. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll be based at a private equity office in Somerset West. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

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

• Excellent written English and polished emails
• Calm when plans change at the last minute
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma

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

• State whom you supported (for example "PA to the MD of a 300-person firm") in each job heading.
• Expect practical tests on Word formatting, Excel and minute-taking, so brush up on styles and tables first.