Personal Assistant to Managing Director

The Recruitment Pig; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African consultancy is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Managing Director. This role offers primarily remote work with occasional travel to Bryanston and client sites in Johannesburg. You will manage the MD’s calendar, handle communications, and coordinate events. The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of experience in similar roles and be adept in organizational and communication skills. An ability to comfortably use MS Office or Google Workspace is required. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or project support role.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time well.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport for travel across Johannesburg.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Managing Director’s calendar and day-to-day workflow.
• Handle emails, communication, and meeting requests on behalf of the MD.
• Coordinate client events and wellness programmes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Online collaboration tools

Job description

Personal Assistant to Managing Director – Bryanston – Corporate Wellbeing Industry

The Opportunity

If you enjoy supporting a busy leader, keeping work flowing, and being part of a company that cares about people, this role is for you. You will work mostly from home, with some travel to Bryanston and client sites across Johannesburg. You will earn R20 000 per month, and you will grow your skills in leadership support, project coordination, and stakeholder communication. This role gives you the chance to work closely with a Managing Director, learn how a wellbeing and culture consultancy runs, and be part of meaningful work that helps people in workplaces across South Africa.

The Company

Our Client is a leading South African organisational wellbeing and culture consultancy. They help businesses create better workplaces through wellness programmes, leadership development, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion work, and organisational design. Their focus is simple: support people, grow teams, and help companies build healthier, kinder cultures that work. They partner with HR teams, senior leaders, and large organisations that want to improve how their people feel, work, and grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the Managing Director’s calendar, travel, meetings, and day-to-day workflow.
• Handle emails, communication, and meeting requests on behalf of the MD.
• Coordinate client events, wellness programmes, and leadership workshops.
• Prepare agendas, reports, notes, and follow‑up actions.
• Support communication with clients, partners, and internal teams.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or project support role.
• Strong organisational skills, communication skills, and the ability to manage time well.
• Good with MS Office or Google Workspace and online collaboration tools.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport for travel across Johannesburg.

To Apply:

WhatsApp your CV to [phone] with reference "PA"

This exclusive opportunity is managed by The Recruitment Pig on behalf of a leading South African organisational wellbeing and culture consultancy.