Personal Assistant to Managing Director

The Recruitment Pig; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique design firm is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Managing Director located in Fish Hoek. The role involves managing the MD's diary, coordinating projects with designers and clients, and supporting logistics for installations. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of relevant experience, strong organisational skills, and familiarity with project management tools. This position offers a stable salary of R20,000 per month in a creative design environment that promotes growth and a long-term career.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience as a PA, EA, or Project Coordinator.
• Full-function social media management experience.
• Able to work in a busy, project‑based environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MD’s diary and daily priorities.
• Track project timelines using project management tools.
• Coordinate tasks with designers, clients, and suppliers.
• Keep all project files and documents up to date.
• Support logistics and installation planning.

Skills

Organisational skills

Admin skills

Social media management

Project management tools

Education

Matric

Further studies in admin or coordination

Tools

MS Projects

Asana

Trello

Monday.com

Job description

Personal Assistant to Managing Director – Fish Hoek – Bespoke Design Industry

The Opportunity

If you enjoy keeping things organised and want to grow in a creative design environment, this role is made for you. You will support daily operations, help manage projects, and work with custom lighting and furniture pieces seen in homes, hotels and commercial spaces. You will use simple project tools and get involved in real design‑to‑installation work. The role is based in Fish Hoek and offers a stable R20 000 salary each month. This is a chance to learn, grow, and build a long‑term career where your work makes a real impact.

The Company

Our client is a boutique South African design‑house that creates custom‑built lighting and furniture for hospitality spaces, commercial projects, retail environments, and high‑end homes. They manage each project from concept to installation, working closely with architects, designers and developers. Their focus is on creative problem‑solving, practical design, and long‑lasting client partnerships across local and international markets.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the MD’s diary, communication, and daily priorities
• Track project timelines using MS Projects, Asana, Trello, or Monday.com
• Coordinate tasks with designers, clients, suppliers, and production teams
• Keep all project files, drawings, reports, and documents up to date
• Manage social media content planning, posting, and scheduling
• Support logistics, material follow‑ups, and installation planning

Experience & Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience as a PA, EA, or Project Coordinator
• Strong organisational and admin skills
• Able to use project tools like MS Projects, Asana, Trello or Monday.com
• Full‑function social media management experience (planning, posting, scheduling)
• Matric required; further studies in admin or coordination are helpful
• Able to work with many tasks in a busy, project‑based environment

To Apply:

WhatsApp to [phone] with reference "PA - Bespoke."

This exclusive opportunity is managed by The Recruitment Pig on behalf of a boutique South African design house specialising in custom‑built lighting and bespoke furniture for hospitality, commercial, residential, and international projects.