PA / Executive Assistant

The Key Recruitment Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Cape Town seeks a proactive PA / Executive Assistant for a dynamic role involving personal and household management, travel logistics, and general administrative support. Candidates must have prior experience in a similar capacity and strong English communication skills. Flexibility and childcare capabilities are essential. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Fluent command of English in verbal and written communication.
• Honest and trustworthy individual with a pro-active mindset.
• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant non-negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Make travel arrangements and support travel logistics, visa applications.
• School drop-offs / pickups and general transport for the kids.
• Managing household operations, including overseeing contractors.

Skills

Drivers license

Assertiveness

Systematically thinking

Good Time Management and Scheduling

Childcare and Youth Support

Administrative skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Our client based in Tokai, is looking for an experienced and highly capable PA / Executive Assistant. The ideal candidate should be proactive, reliable, and able to handle a dynamic range of personal, household, and administrative tasks.

Core Skills

• Drivers license


• Assertiveness


• Systematically thinking


• Good Time Management and Scheduling


• Childcare and Youth Support


• Administrative skills


• Flexibility

Responsibilities

• Fluent command of English in verbal and written communication?


• Honest and trustworthy individual with a pro-active mind set. Fast learner, who can work well under pressure and take initiative


• Discretion & trustworthiness


• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant non-negotiable


• Make travel arrangements and support travel logistics, visa applications


• Personal and household accounting data capturing and support


• School drop-offs / pickups and general transport for the kids


• Assistance with schoolwork / homework


• Accompanying and assisting elderly family members with appointments and shopping (once or twice a week)


• Managing household operations, including :


• Overseeing contractors and ensuring completion of assigned tasks for repairs and maintenance


• Handling administrative / home-related duties


• Reconciling bank payments with invoices


• Monitoring and maintaining Guest House stock


• Personal and Guest House shopping


• Coordinating and attending contractor appointments


• Personal and household accounting data capturing and support


• Pet care: taking dogs to the vet, walking them, and ensuring general well-being


• General support and stepping in at the guest house when needed


• Hosting Parties and assisting with meal preps