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Personal Assistant to Two Directors

How2Apply Talent Network

Boksburg, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 5 hours ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

Directors at this private equity office in Boksburg count on one person to keep their week on track. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Boksburg, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

What your day looks like

Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.

What you need

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

Extra points for

A driver's licence for errands
Afrikaans or another second language for client work

On offer

Hybrid days once settled in
13th cheque and performance bonus
Parking in a secure basement
Medical aid and provident fund

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Boksburg 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.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Boksburg; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

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.