Personal Assistant to Two Directors

This engineering group in Umlazi needs an assistant who thinks two steps ahead. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

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

• Manage one or two diaries in Outlook and protect focus time.
• Coordinate with other PAs to find meeting slots across diaries.
• Arrange events, client lunches and year-end functions.
• Keep a tidy filing system, both digital and on paper.
• Screen calls and emails and deal with what does not need the boss.
• Book local and international travel, visas and accommodation.
• Keep sensitive files locked and access limited to those who need it.

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

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

• 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.