Personal Assistant

PwC Careers Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support its Partners in Valuation & Business Modelling and Capital Advisory and Restructuring Services. The ideal candidate will have a Secretarial Diploma or Certificate and 5-8 years of experience managing complex administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include diary management, professional correspondence, and financial administration. The position requires strong organisational skills and proficiency in MS Office. This role is dynamic and based in a fast-paced office environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience supporting multiple Directors and large teams in a similar environment.
• Strong focus on finance-related administrative functions.
• Efficient, self-motivated, organised, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative and office support to V&BM and CARS Partners.
• Manage sensitive and complex issues professionally and confidentially.
• Coordinate diaries and travel logistics, including airport shuttles.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to handle sensitive information

Proficiency in MS Office

Adaptability

Education

Secretarial Diploma or Certificate

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business services and support focus on providing efficient and effective administrative support to enable smooth operations within the organisation. This includes managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information.

Those working as assistants and office support at PwC will provide high-level administrative support to senior executives, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. You will play a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations and effective communication within the organisation.

In our changing world, you are expected to deliver high-quality work that enables your teams and/or clients. You create a positive working environment, and build relationships quickly and easily. You are curious, anticipate and address the needs of others, and look to fully understand each task before assisting in the most appropriate way. You are organised, and work collaboratively and efficiently, staying energised even when faced with challenges or ambiguity.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset, take ownership of your development, and share and adopt best practices to continuously upskill yourself and others.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner and take responsibility for your work and commitments.
• Actively listen, check your understanding, interpret and respond appropriately.
• Tailor your communication style and method based on your audience.
• Organise and prioritise information and tasks to achieve efficient and effective outcomes.
• Suggest new ideas or solutions when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Adapt to meet the changing needs, processes and assignments of your teams and/or clients.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

Management Level

Administrative

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Personal Assistant to support our Valuation & Business Modelling (V&BM) and Capital Advisory and Restructuring Services (CARS) Partners and their respective teams. This is a dynamic, office-based role in Waterfall Midrand, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys enabling others to perform at their best.

About the Role

In a changing world, we value individuals who deliver high-quality work, foster positive relationships, and adapt with curiosity and resilience. As a Personal Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth operations across client interactions, team coordination, financial administration, and executive support.

You’ll be expected to

• Create a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Anticipate and address the needs of others.
• Fully understand tasks before assisting in the most appropriate way.
• Stay energised and efficient, even when faced with challenges or ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full administrative and office support to V&BM and CARS Partners (5 partners).
• Manage sensitive and complex issues professionally and confidentially.
• Represent Partners when required and take initiative in their absence.
• Coordinate diaries and travel logistics (local and international), including airport shuttles and venue directions.
• Handle financial administration: invoicing, WIP analysis, inter-territory billing, timesheets, and expenses.
• Manage occasional correspondence on behalf of Partners.
• Organise internal staff functions, client events, conferences, and seminars.
• Take minutes during meetings and manage diary scheduling.
• Support project and proposal administration, including file uploads to project databases and formatting.
• Assist with the Risk Management administration for the V&BM team.

Qualifications

• Secretarial Diploma or Certificate.

Experience & Skills

• 5–8 years’ experience supporting multiple Directors and large teams in a similar environment.
• Strong focus on finance-related administrative functions.
• Strong communication skills.
• High proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with Oracle (advantageous).
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Efficient, self‑motivated, organised and proactive.
• Being able to work within a team environment.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

January 22, 2026