Executive PA to Preparatory Head of School

Old School Ties; Gauteng; Presencial; ZAR 420.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St Benedict's in South Africa seeks a Personal Assistant to the Preparatory Head of School to provide secretarial and administrative support and to facilitate smooth day-to-day operations. The role includes diary management, scheduling, minutes, travel arrangements, and coordination of enrolment processes for Grades 4–7.

The successful candidate will assist with open days, tours, conferences and newsletter contributions in a Catholic school environment. 1 January 2027 start date is expected.

Formación

• Suitably qualified candidates with relevant tertiary education.
• Minimum of 5 years’ secretarial or personal assistant experience.
• Experience in diary management and coordinating meetings.
• Able to handle minutes and correspondence with discretion.

Responsabilidades

• Provide secretarial/administrative support to the Head of School.
• Manage Head’s diary, screen calls, and direct messages professionally.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare documentation for meetings and take/distribute minutes.
• Arrange travel for the Head (flights, accommodation, car hire).
• Coordinate national/international conferences for the school.
• Administer enrolment for Grades 4–7 per policy.
• Assist with open days, scholarship days, tours, and catering for events.
• Contribute content for the school newsletter and magazine.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Google Suite

School admin platforms

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Educación

Relevant tertiary education

Herramientas

Google Suite

School administrative platforms

Descripción del empleo

St Benedict's in South Africa seeks a Personal Assistant to the Preparatory Head of School to provide secretarial and administrative support and to facilitate smooth day-to-day operations. The role includes diary management, scheduling, minutes, travel arrangements, and coordination of enrolment processes for Grades 4–7.

The successful candidate will assist with open days, tours, conferences and newsletter contributions in a Catholic school environment. 1 January 2027 start date is expected.