Personal Assistant
ExecutivePlacements.com
Recruiter
TAC Recruitment
Job Ref
PTA001427/CC
Date posted
Monday, June 1, 2026
Location
Pretoria, South Africa
Salary
40000 Neg
SUMMARY
Based in the outskirts (North-East) of Pretoria (30km). Provide an executive secretarial and administrative support function to the Office of the CEO and Executive team.
POSITION INFO
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the CEO’s office, maintaining a professional, confidential, and efficient environment.
- Act as the primary point of contact and gatekeeper for the CEO.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Oversee daily office operations, facilities, equipment, and administrative support services.
- Coordinate meeting venues, catering, stationery, office supplies, and refreshments within budget and company policies.
- Manage reception, cleaning, barista, and canteen support services.
- Ensure office facilities and equipment are properly maintained.
- Manage the CEO’s calendar, appointments, meetings, and logistics.
- Prepare meeting documentation, reports, presentations, and board packs.
- Coordinate local and international travel, including itineraries, visas, forex, and travel-related documentation.
- Liaise with travel providers to ensure cost-effective and policy-compliant arrangements.
- Provide administrative support to the CEO, Executive Team, and business projects.
- Conduct research and compile reports on clients, competitors, industry trends, and strategic initiatives.
- Coordinate strategic activities and follow up on key actions and deliverables.
- Record and distribute accurate meeting minutes for executive, divisional, and board meetings.
- Process and reconcile expense claims
- Support import/export administration and other ad hoc business projects.
- Provide general administrative assistance
- Foster positive working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Participate in staff development initiatives and provide support to colleagues
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Essential)
- Diploma or Degree in Administration or a related field (Advantageous)
Experience
- 6–8 years' experience in Executive Administration, Office Management, or Secretarial roles.
Technical Competencies
- Executive diary and travel management
- Meeting coordination and minute-taking
- Document and records management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Administrative and office management processes
Personal Competencies
- Integrity and professionalism
- Strong planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Customer-focused approach
- Confidence interacting with senior executives