Personal Assistant to Two Directors

Directors at this litigation law firm in Randburg count on one person to keep their week on track. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Randburg. Relocation is not covered for this one. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
• Take minutes at board and exco meetings and track action items.
• Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
• Prepare expense claims and reconcile the company credit card.
• Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
• Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
• Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.

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

• Afrikaans or another second language for client work
• Legal secretary experience with court processes
• Minute-taking or company secretarial training

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

• 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.