Personal Assistant to Managing Director

About the position

Personal Assistant to Managing Director – Fish Hoek – Bespoke Design Industry

 

The Opportunity

If you enjoy keeping things organised and want to grow in a creative design environment, this role is made for you. You will support daily operations, help manage projects, and work with custom lighting and furniture pieces seen in homes, hotels and commercial spaces. You will use simple project tools and get involved in real design-to-installation work. The role is based in Fish Hoek and offers a stable R20 000 salary each month. This is a chance to learn, grow, and build a long-term career where your work makes a real impact.

 

The Company

Our client is a boutique South African design-house that creates custom-built lighting and furniture for hospitality spaces, commercial projects, retail environments, and high-end homes. They manage each project from concept to installation, working closely with architects, designers and developers. Their focus is on creative problem-solving, practical design, and long-lasting client partnerships across local and international markets.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the MD’s diary, communication, and daily priorities
  
  
• Track project timelines using MS Projects, Asana, Trello, or [URL Removed] tasks with designers, clients, suppliers, and production teams
  
  
• Keep all project files, drawings, reports, and documents up to date
  
  
• Manage social media content planning, posting, and scheduling
  
  
• Support logistics, material follow-ups, and installation planning
  
  

 

Experience & Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience as a PA, EA, or Project Coordinator
  
  
• Strong organisational and admin skills
  
  
• Able to use project tools like MS Projects, Asana, Trello or [URL Removed] social media management experience (planning, posting, scheduling)
  
  
• Matric required; further studies in admin or coordination are helpful
  
  
• Able to work with many tasks in a busy, project-based environment
  
  

 

To Apply: WhatsApp to [Phone Number Removed]; with reference "PA - Bespoke."

 

This exclusive opportunity is managed by The Recruitment Pig on behalf of a boutique South African design house specialising in custom-built lighting and bespoke furniture for hospitality, commercial, residential, and international projects.

Desired Skills:

• Asana
• MS Project
• Project Management
• Social Media
• Trello