
Personal Assistant
- Durbanville, Cape Town
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Operations Manager and Director
- Serve as the right hand to the Operations Manager, anticipating needs and taking initiative
- Coordinate internal communications between departments to ensure smooth workflows
- Manage schedules, meetings, emails, and travel arrangements
- Assist with HR administration: onboarding, contracts, documentation, disciplinary procedures, and terminations
- Support marketing activities including content preparation, coordination with design/print teams, and social media scheduling
- Assist with customer communication, follow-ups, and general client relations
- Maintain confidential files and records related to HR and business operations
- Prepare and edit documents, reports, and presentations
- Track tasks and ensure deadlines are met
- Preferably aged between 3545
- Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Office Manager
- Strong understanding of HR processes and basic labour legislation
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to build good relationships across all levels
- Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently without constant instruction
- Tech-savvy with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Professional communication skills both written and verbal
- Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information
- Previous exposure to manufacturing, technical, or engineering environments is advantageous
A mature, dependable, and personable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can offer calm, consistent support to a busy operations team. Someone who can "read the room", foresee needs, and act accordingly, becoming a seamless extension of the Operations Manager.
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