Personal Assistant

Talented Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Durban is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to provide both business and personal support. The role involves managing communication, coordinating logistics, and maintaining office administration. The ideal candidate should be tech-savvy, possess strong organisational skills, and have a valid driver's licence with reliable transportation. Experience with software like Excel and Sage is preferred. This is a dynamic position, perfect for someone with a positive attitude and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Excel and Sage desired or willingness to learn.
• Basic skills in Canva or Photoshop are beneficial.
• Trustworthy and reliable with a friendly personality.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily emails, customer orders, and communication.
• Coordinate deliveries, collections, and logistics.
• Maintain filing, records, and general office administration.
• Create or edit basic catalogue layouts and price lists.
• Run local errands, collections, and returns as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Tech-savvy

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

Sage

Canva

Photoshop

Job description

SUMMARY :

Our client based in Ballito is seeking a proactive, organised, and versatile Personal Assistant to provide day-to-day support across both business and personal responsibilities. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, a quick learner, and able to multitask with a positive attitude. Must have own vehicle.

POSITION INFO :

Key Responsibilities :

Administration & Coordination :

• Manage daily emails, customer orders, and communication.
• Coordinate deliveries, collections, and logistics.
• Maintain filing, records, and general office administration.
• Work in Excel / Sheets and Sage.

Creative & Catalogue Support :

• Create or edit basic catalogue layouts, price lists, and product information using Canva, Photoshop, or similar design tools.

Errands & Personal Assistance :

• Run local errands, collections, and returns as required.
• Assist the director with ad-hoc personal tasks and scheduling.

Occasional Childcare Support (Bonus Advantage) :

• Assist as an au pair on occasional basis, interacting well with children and helping with school runs or activities if / when needed.

Requirements :

• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Tech-confident with ability to learn new systems quickly
• Experience with Excel and Sage (or willing to learn)
• Proficiency or basic skills in Canva / Photoshop or similar
• Trustworthy, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Friendly, positive personality with a willingness to assist wherever needed