PA to Owner of Hospitality Group

Extra Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to support the owner across various high-end properties. This role includes diary management, travel arrangements, and project coordination, requiring exceptional organizational and communication skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Competitive package

Opportunity to work closely with the owner

Dynamic role in fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a PA or EA, preferably within hospitality.
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide full PA support, including diary management and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate across multiple properties to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with project management and scheduling.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Overview

Our client, the owner of a prestigious collection of 4 and 5 hospitality offerings — including game lodges, wine farms, and boutique guest houses — is seeking a highly capable Personal Assistant (PA) to provide day-to-day support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full PA support to the owner, including diary management, travel arrangements, and confidential correspondence.
• Coordinate across multiple properties (lodges, farms, guest houses) to ensure smooth operations and alignment with the owner’s priorities.
• Assist with project management, scheduling, and follow-up to ensure initiatives are delivered on time.
• Support hospitality operations by attending events, meetings, or activations as required, sometimes outside standard office hours.
• Handle ad hoc tasks with discretion, efficiency, and a solutions-driven mindset.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a PA, EA, or similar role — preferably within hospitality, luxury travel, or related industries.
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal ability, with confidence in engaging senior stakeholders and hospitality teams.
• Flexibility to work some evenings, weekends, or hospitality hours as needed.
• Resilience and composure under pressure, with the ability to keep up with a demanding owner.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to work closely with the owner of a renowned hospitality group spanning multiple high-end properties.
• A dynamic, varied role in a fast-paced environment.
• Competitive package, commensurate with experience.