Personal Assistant - Saudi National

Mackenzie Jones; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Jones is seeking a Saudi National Personal Assistant for the corporate office in Jeddah. This dynamic role supports the GM and involves maintaining office systems, arranging travel, screening calls, and managing the GM's diary. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least two years of administrative experience, and excellent communication skills in Arabic and English. The ideal applicant will be adaptable, proactive, and possess advanced MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of administrative/PA support experience.
• Ability to screen calls and handle inquiries.
• Experience in organizing travel, visas, and accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Devise and maintain office systems including data management.
• Screen phone calls and requests for the GM.
• Arrange meetings and appointments for the Business Leader.

Skills

Advanced MS Office skills

Excellent communication skills in Arabic

Excellent communication skills in English

Proactive and adaptable

Strong team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

My client is a very well-respected leading global Built Asset Consultancy that works across a wide range of market sectors helping clients make the most of their investments. They are currently looking to recruit a Saudi National Personal Assistant to assist in the corporate office of the GM.

The role supports the GM and as such, it is complex, dynamic and demands the most exacting standards. It is a busy role, requiring the candidates to be adaptable, flexible and very proactive. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Devise and maintain office systems, including data management and filing
• Arrange travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally
• Screen phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling calls when appropriate
• Meet and greet visitors at all levels of seniority
• Organize and maintain Business Leader diary and make appointments on Business Leader behalf
• Deal with incoming email, faxes and post
• Take dictation and minutes

The role will suit an enthusiastic, strategic and proactive individual who is ultimately a strong team player. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, offering creative solutions and managing day to day operations within the GM’s Office. Possessing advanced MS Office skills and open communication as well as a polished and professional approach.

To be considered for the role, candidates must possess a high school diploma and have had at least two years administrative/PA support experience. Have excellent communication skills in both written and spoken Arabic and English.

About The Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of HR, Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Management Consulting and Engineering recruitment expertise. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. It’s all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

We’re growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.

Areas of specialties we recruit for are: Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Secretarial & Business Support, Executive Search, Banking & Financial Services, Management Consulting and Engineering.