Job Ref #: SG-644
Industry: Motor Industry
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

Personal Assistant to the Managing Director

 

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and professional Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to the Managing Director. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the MD’s office operates efficiently, with a high level of confidentiality, organisation, and attention to detail.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate meetings, calendar events, and executive travel
• Manage diaries, emails, and correspondence with discretion and efficiency
• Handle administrative tasks including document preparation, filing, and reporting
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders on behalf of the MD
• Support special projects and ad-hoc requests as needed

Job Requirements

Requirements

• 5-10 years' experience in a similar PA/Executive Assistant role, ideally in a corporate setting.
• Proven ability to plan and schedule meetings, calendar events, and manage diaries effectively.
• Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work extra hours when required, including occasional evenings or weekends
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English; Afrikaans advantageous
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Discreet, proactive, and professional demeanor