Personal Assistant

Inspired Education Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global education provider in Johannesburg seeks a Professional Assistant (PA) to support the Head of School and Senior Executive Team. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in administrative roles, exceptional communication skills, and is proficient in the MS Office Suite. This role demands high-level organizational abilities and a commitment to providing excellent support. Join us in providing premium education to a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proven experience in a PA, EA, or senior administrative role.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Tech-savvy: proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and diary management support to the Executive Head.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, presentations, and confidential documents.
• Coordinate meetings, school events and travel arrangements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

MS Office Suite proficiency

Education

Grade 12

PA certificate or Office Administration certificate

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools in 27 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

OUR SCHOOL :

Reddam House Helderfontein is a premier, private school, situated in the picturesque Helderfontein Estate Valley, surrounded by the leafy suburbs of Dainfern, Fourways, Lonehill and Broadacres. The Helderfontein Campus provides a beautiful, tranquil, secure, nurturing, enabling, learning-and-exploring environment. The natural, surrounding beauty encourages our teachers to bring the outdoor environment into the classroom. Reddam House Helderfontein offers a balanced, holistic, innovative, learning experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence. Being part of the Fourways area offers convenience, security and exclusivity, providing premium education to families living in the Fourways, Sandton & Gauteng vicinity. We offer weekly and termly boarding from Grade 6 – 12, providing a home-away-from-home to students outside South Africa from neighbouring countries including : Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique.

ROLE SUMMARY :

As the PA, you will serve as a key support to the Head of School and Senior Executive Team. This is a pivotal role requiring discretion, initiative, and a genuine commitment to efficiency and excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide high-level administrative and diary management support to the Executive Head.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, presentations, and confidential documents with precision.
• Serve as a liaison between the Executive Team and internal / external stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, school events and travel arrangements.
• Assist in communication management including emails, reports and internal memos.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations through proactive planning and problem-solving.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR :

At least 3–5 years of proven experience in a PA, EA, or senior administrative role.

Outstanding organisational and time management skills.

Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

Professional demeanour with integrity and confidentiality at the core.

Tech-savvy : proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Prior experience in the education sector (advantageous but not essential).

A team player who can multitask under pressure and remain calm in a dynamic school environment.

Grade 12

PA certificate or Office Administration certificate.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitmentpractices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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