Senior Personal Assistant

The Talent Room; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a highly experienced Senior Personal Assistant in Cape Town, tasked with providing top-tier support to executive management. This flexible position requires exceptional organizational skills, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate will manage complex calendars, travel logistics, and ensure the smooth operation of both personal and professional engagements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior PA.
• Comfortable in dynamic and high-pressure environments.
• Willing to travel if required.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive diary and calendar.
• Plan and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Handle high-level correspondence and communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Discretion

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Our client is looking to appoint a highly experienced SeniorPersonal Assistant to provide top-tier support in both professional and personal capacities. If you are a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment, this job is for you.

This is a flexibility opportunity, however on-site close to Claremont.

The client will consider half-day or 3 full days a week.

Key Responsibilities

Executive diary and calendar management, ensuring optimal time use

Planning and coordinating travel, including international itineraries

Handling high-level correspondence, emails, and calls with professionalism and discretion

Managing personal and business appointments, events, and engagements

Preparing reports, briefings, presentations, and confidential documents

Acting as gatekeeper and liaison with senior stakeholders, clients, and household staff

Overseeing projects and ensuring deadlines are met

Anticipating needs and taking initiative to resolve issues proactively

Managing budgets, expenses, and occasional procurement or vendor relationships

Experience

Proven experience as a Senior PA

• Willing to travel if required
• Experience in property management is beneficial

Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills

Strong written and verbal communication

High level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and / or Google Workspace

Highly proactive, reliable, and solution-oriented

Comfortable in dynamic and high-pressure environments

Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

Familiarity with private household management

Knowledge of travel logistics, luxury lifestyle services, or event planning