Personal Assistant to Two Directors

This engineering group in Alberton needs an assistant who thinks two steps ahead. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Alberton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
• Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
• Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
• Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
• Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
• Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
• Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.

• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Calm when plans change at the last minute
• Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
• Available for the odd early start or late finish
• Discreet with board, salary and legal information

• Minute-taking or company secretarial training
• SAP Concur or similar expense tools
• Afrikaans or another second language for client work

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

• 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.