Personal Assistant

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical and wellness benefits

Professional development

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a highly organized Personal Assistant to support a senior executive. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, and handle correspondence with discretion, balancing in-office and remote work.

This role requires strong communication, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential information while liaising with internal and external stakeholders to keep the executive productive.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Personal/Executive Assistant.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and calendar management.
• Discretion and handling of confidential information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize the executive's complex calendar, scheduling appointments and meetings.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications, responding on behalf of the executive when appropriate.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence with accuracy and professionalism.
• Handle personal errands and tasks as requested, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the executive.

Skills

Personal Assistant experience

Organizational skills

Time-management

Discretion and confidentiality

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Calendar management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and resourceful Personal Assistant to provide dedicated support to a senior executive in Soweto . This role demands exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage a wide array of personal and professional tasks efficiently. You will be responsible for managing schedules, coordinating travel, handling correspondence, and providing general administrative support to ensure the executive's productivity and effectiveness. This hybrid position offers a unique blend of in-office engagement and remote flexibility, ideal for an adaptable professional committed to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and organize the executive's complex calendar, scheduling appointments and meetings.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Screen and prioritize incoming communications, responding on behalf of the executive when appropriate.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence with accuracy and professionalism.
• Handle personal errands and tasks as requested, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the executive.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and calendar management software.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A challenging yet rewarding role supporting executive leadership in Soweto .