Executive Personal Assistant

Sandi Crowther Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Executive Personal Assistant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves acting as a central coordination point, managing complex diaries, and providing high-level support to executives. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and tech-savviness, ideally with a relevant degree. The package is competitive, ranging from R 30,000 to R 35,000 monthly, for a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior PA / Executive Assistant role required.
• Outstanding administration and time-management skills.
• Strong knowledge of Office 365 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between executives, staff, clients, and suppliers.
• Manage complex diaries and travel logistics.
• Prepare presentations and reports.
• Oversee office administration and operational support.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Tech-savviness

Time Management

Detail-oriented

Education

Relevant degree (preferred)

Tools

Office 365

Adobe Sign

Xero

Mailchimp

Job description

Reference: DUR003521-JK-1

Location: Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Executive Personal Assistant – True Powerhouse

Are you a sharp, highly organized take‑charge Executive PA who thrives at the centre of fast‑moving high‑level decision‑making? This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional Personal Assistant to work closely with the Owners across multiple boards and diverse businesses becoming a trusted right‑hand partner rather than just support. This role is for someone who thinks ahead, connects the dots, communicates effortlessly with senior executives and uses technology intelligently to simplify complexity.

Duties & Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as the central point of coordination between the Owners’ executives, staff, clients and suppliers
• Managing complex diaries, meetings, travel logistics and confidential communications
• Preparing presentations, reports, minutes and monthly management packs
• Overseeing office administration, infrastructure and day‑to‑day operational support
• Supporting HR administration including recruitment documentation, payroll support and leave schedules
• Running professional and personal errands with discretion and efficiency
• Improving systems, processes and workflows using technology and AI tools

Who you are:

• An experienced Executive PA with a confident strong personality and exceptional judgment
• Highly organized, detail‑driven and able to juggle multiple priorities with ease
• A natural communicator with excellent written and verbal English
• Tech‑savvy and curious, eager to learn new software and work with AI to be smarter
• Discreet, trustworthy and comfortable operating at executive and board level

What you bring:

• Relevant experience in a senior PA / Executive Assistant role (degree preferred)
• Outstanding administration, time‑management and customer‑service skills
• Strong knowledge of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience with tools such as Teams, Adobe Sign, Xero, Mailchimp and more

Apply:

Package & Remuneration

R 30 000 – R 35 000

Required Experience: Junior IC

Employment Type: Full‑time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1

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Personal Assistant • Durban, KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa