Personal Assistant to Two Directors

At this engineering group in Newcastle, you'll be the person who knows where everything and everyone is. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Home base is an engineering group on the Newcastle side of KwaZulu-Natal. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
• Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
• Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
• Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
• Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.

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

• Minute-taking or company secretarial training
• Afrikaans or another second language for client work

• 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.
• Mention a problem you solved before your boss knew about it; that story wins PA interviews.