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Personal Assistant to Two Directors

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Admin & Office Support

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Job Description

At this litigation law firm in Durban Central, you'll be the person who knows where everything and everyone is. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll be based at a litigation law firm in Durban Central. 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.

What your day looks like

Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.

What you need

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
Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Helpful, not essential

A driver's licence for errands
SAP Concur or similar expense tools

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your PA or secretarial qualification, a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months) plus two references from executives you worked for.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; 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

State whom you supported (for example "PA to the MD of a 300-person firm") in each job heading.
Mention a problem you solved before your boss knew about it; that story wins PA interviews.