Executive PA to Early Learning Head — School Front Office

Reddam House Schools SA; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddam House Ballito invites applications for a Personal Assistant to the Early Learning School Head. This pivotal role requires discretion, initiative, and a commitment to efficiency and excellence, with front office duties greeting visitors, parents and children.

You will manage the Head's diary, prepare agendas and minutes, liaise with staff and parents, coordinate events, and support teaching staff as needed, in a warm, professional environment that values confidentiality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of proven experience in a PA position.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Professional demeanour with integrity and confidentiality at the core.
• Tech-savvy: proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Prior experience in the education sector is advantageous but not essential.
• A team player who can multitask under pressure in a dynamic school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and diary management support to the ELS Head.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, presentations, and confidential documents with precision.
• Serve as a liaison between the Head and the ELS Staff and the rest of the school.
• Coordinate meetings and school events.
• Assist in communication management including emails, reports and internal memos and communication with parents.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations through proactive planning and problem-solving.
• Interact with both parents and children with a warm and friendly manner.
• Support teaching staff where needed.
• Answer the ELS reception phone and greet visitors on arrival.

Skills

PA experience

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professionalism

Multitasking

Education

Grade 12

PA accreditation

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Reddam House Ballito invites applications for a Personal Assistant to the Early Learning School Head. This pivotal role requires discretion, initiative, and a commitment to efficiency and excellence, with front office duties greeting visitors, parents and children.

You will manage the Head's diary, prepare agendas and minutes, liaise with staff and parents, coordinate events, and support teaching staff as needed, in a warm, professional environment that values confidentiality and teamwork.