Senior Executive Personal Assistant | In-Office Growth

Placements24

Gqeberha

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Office environment
Professional development
Senior leadership exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly discreet Personal Assistant to support a senior executive in their Port Elizabeth office. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, proactive problem solving, and the ability to act as a trusted gatekeeper and liaison.

You will manage complex schedules, coordinate domestic and international travel, handle correspondence, prepare documents, and assist with projects, while maintaining confidentiality and a professional demeanor to ensure the executive's

Qualifications

  • Previous PA/EA experience supporting senior executives.
  • Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication with a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the executive's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments and resolving conflicts.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements with detailed itineraries.
  • Screen and manage emails, calls and mail, prioritising as needed.
  • Prepare, edit and proofread documents, presentations and reports with high accuracy.
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
  • Assist with personal errands and tasks to support executive effectiveness.

Skills

Personal Assistant
Executive Support
Calendar Management
Travel Arrangements
Written & Verbal Communication
Discretion & Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly discreet Personal Assistant to support a senior executive in their Port Elizabeth office. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, proactive problem solving, and the ability to act as a trusted gatekeeper and liaison.

You will manage complex schedules, coordinate domestic and international travel, handle correspondence, prepare documents, and assist with projects, while maintaining confidentiality and a professional demeanor to ensure the executive's

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