Personal Assistant to Two Directors

At this engineering group in Soweto, you'll be the person who knows where everything and everyone is. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The work is in Soweto, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
• Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
• Draft letters, reports and presentations in the house style.
• Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.
• Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
• Type court papers and manage trial dates for litigation roles.

• Matric plus a secretarial, office admin or PA diploma
• Available for the odd early start or late finish
• Advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Calm when plans change at the last minute
• At least 4 years supporting a senior manager or director
• Discreet with board, salary and legal information

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

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

• Expect practical tests on Word formatting, Excel and minute-taking, so brush up on styles and tables first.
• Mention a problem you solved before your boss knew about it; that story wins PA interviews.