Personal Administrative Assistant

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Prestigious Sandton environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a highly organized Personal Administrative Assistant to support a high-profile individual. The role demands meticulous calendar control, travel planning, and discreet handling of communications.

The successful candidate will manage complex schedules, prepare documents, and maintain confidentiality with a professional demeanor in a prestigious Sandton environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Personal Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules and high-level travel arrangements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with various digital tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and superior time management.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional and discreet demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and dynamic personal and professional calendar, scheduling appointments, meetings, and events.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence, screening calls, and managing email communications with discretion.
• Prepare, proofread, and edit documents, reports, and presentations.
• Manage personal and business-related errands and tasks as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in all matters.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Discretion

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Email management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and discreet Personal Administrative Assistant to provide dedicated support to a high-profile individual in Sandton . This demanding role requires exceptional attention to detail, excellent time management, and the ability to anticipate needs and manage complex schedules, travel, and communications. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison, ensuring the smooth personal and professional operations of their principal, requiring absolute confidentiality and a polished, professional demeanor at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and dynamic personal and professional calendar, scheduling appointments, meetings, and events.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence, screening calls, and managing email communications with discretion.
• Prepare, proofread, and edit documents, reports, and presentations.
• Manage personal and business-related errands and tasks as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in all matters.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Personal Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules and high-level travel arrangements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with various digital tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and superior time management.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional and discreet demeanor.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package reflecting the senior nature of the role.
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious environment in Sandton .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Discretionary performance bonuses.