About the position
A dynamic and highly successful executive duo is seeking a discreet, experienced, and highly competent Personal Assistant to provide full-spectrum executive support. Both individuals are involved in multiple board-level roles across various sectors, requiring a PA who can operate confidently at a senior level, with sound judgment and impeccable professionalism.
This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and who can manage complex schedules, communications, and interactions with senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Executive Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support, including calendar and diary management, meeting coordination, document preparation, and minute-taking.
- Communication Management: Draft, edit, and manage high-level correspondence with flawless command of English; act as the gatekeeper for both principals.
- Travel & Logistics: Coordinate national and international travel, accommodation, and related logistics.
- Office Coordination: Manage operational and administrative functions as needed, with potential oversight of future support staff such as a cleaner or driver.
- Board & Governance Support: Prepare and manage board documentation, track action items, and liaise with external parties as needed.
- Technology: Use advanced MS Office Suite for reporting and presentations; familiarity with Apple products is an advantage.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Interact with high-level stakeholders across industries with professionalism, discretion, and poise.
Candidate Profile
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years supporting C-suite executives, ideally at CEO, MD, or Chairman level.
- Industry Exposure: Experience in Financial Services or Legal sectors preferred, but not essential.
- Education: Relevant tertiary qualification required.
- Key Attributes:
- Professional maturity and presence
- Proactive and highly organised
- Exceptional English language proficiency
- Independent and able to work without close supervision
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Discreet, trustworthy, and confident managing confidential matters
- Intelligent and solutions-focused
- Able to engage comfortably in cultured, refined business environments
This role suits someone confident working in a high-expectation, high-performance environment. A seasoned PA seeking a long-term opportunity to work at the highest level of executive support, will do well.
This role will require flexibility between the Germiston and Rosebank offices.
Desired Skills:
- administration
- personal assistant
- Meeting Scheduling
- Travel booking
- Administrative Support
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
