Senior Administrative & Executive Support (Hybrid)

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits

Professional development

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a highly organized Senior Administrative Assistant to support the executive team and operations. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility to suit a balanced work arrangement.

The successful candidate will manage calendars, prepare documents, coordinate meetings and travel, handle filing, onboarding, invoices, and events while maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality administrative support in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Administrative/Executive Assistant in professional services preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Discretion and professionalism with confidential information.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel for senior management.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations with accuracy.
• Serve as primary contact for internal and external inquiries.
• Organize physical and digital filing systems for easy retrieval.
• Handle office management, procurement, vendor liaison, and facilities.
• Assist with onboarding of new staff and orientation materials.
• Support company events and workshops, including logistics.
• Process invoices and expense reports per policy.
• Conduct research and compile data for various projects.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a highly organized Senior Administrative Assistant to support the executive team and operations. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility to suit a balanced work arrangement.

The successful candidate will manage calendars, prepare documents, coordinate meetings and travel, handle filing, onboarding, invoices, and events while maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality administrative support in a fast-paced