Personal Assistant to Two Directors

At this private equity office in Pietermaritzburg, you'll be the person who knows where everything and everyone is. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in Pietermaritzburg (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
• Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
• Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
• Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
• Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
• Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
• Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.

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

• Legal secretary experience with court processes
• Minute-taking or company secretarial training

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

• 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.