Personal Assistant

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic farm is seeking a highly organized and proactive Personal Assistant to support an executive. This multifaceted role involves traditional PA duties, sales and marketing support, and farm operations management. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience, excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, and must be fluent in English. Regular travel to the farm is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant at executive level.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Sage/Pastel accounting systems.
• Comfortable with frequent travel (at least once a week to the farm).
• Non-smoker.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and manage calendars.
• Promote farm services via social media.
• Conduct animal counts and oversee farm functionality.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Fluency in English

Tools

Sage/Pastel accounting systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and confident Personal Assistant to support an executive in a dynamic environment.

This multifaceted role includes traditional PA duties, sales and marketing support, and involvement in farm operations.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, emotionally resilient, and able to work independently while maintaining professionalism.

Minimum requirements :

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant at executive level.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Sage/Pastel accounting systems.
• Comfortable with frequent travel (at least once a week to the farm).
• Non-smoker.

Personality Traits :

• Highly organised, able to multitask and work independently.
• Well-groomed, presentable, with no visible tattoos.
• Hands-on, proactive, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Confident, assertive, friendly, approachable, emotionally resilient, and self-assured.

Duties and responsibilities :

• Personal Assistant Duties :
• Provide administrative support, manage calendars, schedule meetings, handle correspondence, maintain filing systems, prepare documents, assist in travel planning, and maintain confidentiality.
• Sales and Marketing Support :
• Promote farm services via social media, communicate with clients, prepare quotations, issue invoices, monitor payments, and coordinate client visits.
• Farm Operations and Management :
• Conduct animal counts, oversee farm functionality, vehicle maintenance, order supplies, monitor expenses, assist with animal movement, maintain lodges, contribute to auction planning, and monitor utility usage.