Personal Assistant To Director

Comanche Armament Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in military support in Johannesburg seeks a Personal Assistant to the Executive. The role involves managing daily routines, travel arrangements, and special dietary needs. Candidates should have exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle diverse tasks with precision and discretion. This is an entry-level full-time administrative position offering a salary range of R35,000 to R40,000 CTC, with a focus on ensuring seamless logistical operations for the executive's personal affairs.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage daily personal routines and travel logistics.
• Precision, discretion, and flexibility in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage morning routine and home readiness for the executive.
• Handle travel arrangements including flights and accommodations.
• Coordinate pre-departure checklists for trips.
• Oversee post-trip preparations for return.
• Ensure dietary requirements are met for meals.

Job description

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Personal Assistant to the Executive

Location : Executive Residence / Travel as Required

Working Hours : Full-Time, Starting Daily at 08:00 AM

Salary Range : R35,000 - R40,000 CTC

Job Overview

The Personal Assistant (PA) will provide high-level, hands‑on support to the executive personal by managing daily personal routines, travel logistics, home readiness, and lifestyle requirements. This role requires precision, discretion, flexibility, and an exceptional eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Morning Routine & Home Readiness
  • Ensure all household staff (maid, chef) are present and prepared.
  • Verify breakfast and lunch ingredients are available.
  • Charge all essential electronics and prepare the home office for the day.
  • Maintain personal items.
  • Review and summarize daily itinerary.
• Travel & Accommodation Management
  • Book flights in alignment with the executive’s preferred departure times.
  • Arrange hotel accommodations with specific preferences (e.g., smoking rooms, room service).
  • Ensure all travel bookings include two checked bags per leg.
• Pre-Departure Checklist
  • Oversee packing, ensuring all essentials, IDs, and work items are included.
  • Stock vehicle with beverages, cigarettes, and other travel needs.
  • Coordinate driver and security team, ensuring readiness well ahead of flight time.
  • Secure and hand over house keys.
• Post-Trip Preparation
  • Shop for and stock specified groceries prior to return.
  • Ensure the house is fully cleaned by the staff, organized, and stocked with fresh items.
  • Manage airport pickup logistics, vehicle readiness, and security presence.
• Special Dietary Oversight
  • Ensure all food is strictly halal and free of seafood due to allergies.
  • Communicate dietary requirements clearly when making reservations or ordering meals.
  • Book Ubers and accommodations for visiting clients and VIP guests.
  • Coordinate airport pickups and vehicle preparation for clients and guests.

Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Administrative

Industries : Military and International Affairs