Personal Assistant to the Group CEO

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T/A MPC Recruitment Group EC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg seeks a Personal Assistant (PA) to the Group CEO. This role demands high-level administrative, strategic, and operational support across multiple companies, where the ideal candidate should possess exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a minimum of 5 years as a personal or executive assistant are required. Preferred qualifications include additional certifications in project management and experience in multi-company environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Personal Assistant or supporting C-suite executives.
• Experience in a multi-company or group-level environment is highly desirable.
• Exposure to financial reporting, strategic planning, and project management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive administrative support to the CEO.
• Manage performance and project management activities.
• Coordinate travel and logistics for the CEO.
• Maintain communication and confidentiality management.
• Oversee office and resource management.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Discretion handling confidential information

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2)

Executive Assistant Training

Job description

The Personal Assistant (PA) to the Group CEO will provide high-level administrative, strategic, and operational support to the CEO, ensuring efficient management of their day-to-day responsibilities across multiple companies. The role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Duties include:

• Executive Administrative Support
• Performance and Project Management Support
• Travel and Logistics Management
• Communication and Confidentiality Management
• Office and Resource Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2), Executive Assistant Training, or similar fields are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Chief of Staff supporting C-suite executives.
• Experience in a multi-company or group-level environment is highly desirable.
• Exposure to financial reporting, strategic planning, and project management is advantageous.

Personal Assistant PA to the Group CEO • Johannesburg, South Africa