Personal Assistant

RecruitMyMom; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 502,000; Part time

Job summary

RecruitMyMom is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant in Fourways, Gauteng, to support senior leadership within a private equity environment. The role focuses on global diary management, complex travel coordination, and high-level stakeholder engagement across multiple time zones.

This fixed-term contract of three months may extend, requiring discretion and a polished professional approach. The ideal candidate holds Matric plus a relevant diploma in Office Administration or Business

Qualifications

• Matric with a tertiary qualification/diploma in Office Administration or related field.
• 5–8 years experience in private equity, venture capital, asset management, or financial services.
• Excellent etiquette, verbal and written communication, cross-cultural awareness.

Responsibilities

• Global Calendar Management: coordinate, structure, and maintain diaries across time zones.
• End-to-End Travel Logistics: manage domestic and international travel itineraries, visas, and ground transport.
• Stakeholder Liaison: serve as a polished point of contact for high-net-worth individuals, investors, and partners.
• Time-Zone Synchronisation: adjust schedules for executive travel and meetings across US, Asia, Africa.
• Discretion and Protocol: handle confidential information with diplomacy and governance adherence.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel logistics

Stakeholder liaison

Time-zone coordination

Discretion & protocol

Cross-cultural awareness

Professional communication

Education

Office Administration diploma

Business Management diploma

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Google Suite

Slack

Monday.com

Asana

Job description

Fourways, South Africa | Posted on 01/09/2026

• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 01/09/2026
• State/Province Gauteng
• City/Town Fourways
• Country South Africa

Job Description

Positioned within an established private equity firm, this role is critical for driving operational efficiency for senior leadership. It is a unique opportunity for a meticulous professional to manage complex international calendar and travel logistics within a high-output global investment environment. Fixed term contract of three months or potentially longer. Ideal for someone possessing exceptional professional etiquette and the flexibility to navigate varying international time zones.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Calendar Management: Proactively coordinate, structure, and maintain complex diaries, ensuring optimal scheduling across multiple international time zones.

End-to-End Travel Logistics: Oversee detailed domestic and international travel itineraries, including flights, accommodation, visa requirements, and ground transportation, while anticipating disruptions.

Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a professional and polished point of contact for high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and global partners, upholding the firm's elite reputation.

Time-Zone Synchronisation: Monitor and adjust schedules dynamically to accommodate executive travel and late-stage meeting changes across US, Asian, and African markets.

Discretion and Protocol: Handle highly confidential business insights, scheduling matters, and executive interactions with absolute diplomacy and strict adherence to corporate governance.

Requirements

• Matric and a relevant tertiary qualification or diploma in Office Administration, Business Management, or a related discipline.
  
• 5 - 8 years experience of which at least 2 years must be working within private equity, venture capital, asset management, or broader financial services environments.
  
• Exceptional professional etiquette, elite verbal and written communication skills, and robust cross-cultural corporate awareness.
  
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to occasionally work non-standard or odd hours to accommodate executive travel schedules and international time differences (this can be done remotely).
  
• Ability to operate successfully within a highly professional, focused investment office environment.
  
• Required Software Skills: Microsoft Office 365 (Advanced Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Suite.
  
• Collaborative platforms (e.g., Slack, Monday.com, or Asana)
  

Temporary support with the potential to get offered a permanent opportunity.

Candidates taking ownership of their work and shows their commitment can have a great future at this company.