Executive Personal Assistant

Recruiter:

Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Job Ref:

DUR003521/JK

Date posted:

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Location:

Umhlanga, South Africa

Salary:

30 000

SUMMARY:

Umhlanga.

Executive Personal Assistant - A Role for a True Powerhouse

Are you a sharp, highly organised, take-charge Executive PA who thrives at the centre of fast-moving, high-level decision-making? This is a rare opportunity for an exceptional Personal Assistant to work closely with the Owners across multiple boards and diverse businesses, becoming a trusted right-hand partner rather than “just” support.

This role is for someone who thinks ahead, connects the dots, communicates effortlessly with senior executives, and uses technology intelligently to simplify complexity.

POSITION INFO:

What you’ll be doing:

Acting as the central point of coordination between the Owners, executives, staff, clients, and suppliers
Managing complex diaries, meetings, travel, logistics, and confidential communications
Preparing presentations, reports, minutes, and monthly management packs
Overseeing office administration, infrastructure, and day-to-day operational support
Supporting HR administration including recruitment documentation, payroll support, and leave schedules
Running professional and personal errands with discretion and efficiency
Improving systems, processes, and workflows using technology and AI tools

Who you are:

An experienced Executive PA with a confident, strong personality and exceptional judgement
Highly organised, detail-driven, and able to juggle multiple priorities with ease
A natural communicator with excellent written and verbal English
Tech-savvy and curious, eager to learn new software and have experience working with AI to work smarter
Discreet, trustworthy, and comfortable operating at executive and board level

What you bring:

Relevant experience in a senior PA / Executive Assistant role (Degree preferred)
Outstanding administration, time management, and customer service skills
Strong knowledge of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and experience with tools such as Teams, Adobe Sign, Xero, Mailchimp, and more

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