Executive Personal Assistant to Top-Level Leader

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a highly organized Personal Assistant to support a high-profile executive. This on-site role requires discreet, proactive handling of complex calendars, travel, correspondence, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in senior admin roles, excellent communication and MS Office skills, and a proven ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (further admin studies a plus).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work discreetly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage the executive's complex calendar including appointments, meetings and travel.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries.
• Handle all forms of correspondence (emails, calls, mail) and draft responses.
• Prepare reports, presentations and documents as required.
• Organize and maintain filing systems (physical and digital).
• Screen calls and visitors to protect the executive's time.
• Liaise with family, friends and business associates as needed.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a highly organized Personal Assistant to support a high-profile executive. This on-site role requires discreet, proactive handling of complex calendars, travel, correspondence, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in senior admin roles, excellent communication and MS Office skills, and a proven ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion.