Personal Assistant to Two Directors – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

Directors at this architecture practice in Mossel Bay count on one person to keep their week on track. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is in Mossel Bay (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What your day looks like

  • Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
  • Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.
  • Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
  • Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
  • Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.

What you need

  • Available for the odd early start or late finish
  • Calm when plans change at the last minute
  • At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director
  • Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Excellent written English and polished emails
  • Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma

Extra points for

  • A driver's licence for errands
  • Legal secretary experience with court processes
  • SAP Concur or similar expense tools

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: two references from executives you worked for, a CV naming the level of executives you supported plus a recently certified ID copy (within 3 months).
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

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

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.

How to stand out

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMossel Bay, Western Cape
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience7+ years
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date7 December 2026
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