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Job Title
Private Executive Personal Assistant to Managing Director
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience
5 to 5 years
Salary
R30000 to R38000
Job Published
04 July 2025
Job Reference No.
1774754457

Job Description

Are you an experienced Private Personal Assistant who thrives on variety, enjoys managing the finer details of a busy household, and takes pride in providing trusted support in every aspect of daily life?

We are seeking a highly organised, discreet and adaptable Private Executive PA to manage the personal, household, family and travel requirements of a busy Managing Director.

What You’ll Do:

In this personal capacity, your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing complex diaries and calendars (Outlook)

  • Organising domestic and international travel for the MD and family — flights, visas, passports, itineraries

  • Handling household staff admin: contracts, leave, files for domestic workers, au pairs, gardener

  • Overseeing the day-to-day running of local and international properties, including repairs, maintenance, and liaising with contractors

  • Managing timesheets, leave schedules, and domestic staff queries

  • Assisting with family matters: children’s school admin, applications, vaccinations, activities

  • Handling errands such as sourcing products/services, dry cleaning, repairs, grocery shopping, medication collection, personal appointments

  • Overseeing bookkeeping to trial balance, tax submissions (SARS eFiling), insurance renewals and claims

  • Managing confidential documents, investments, medical aid claims and personal policies

  • Organising family events, functions and special occasions

  • Maintaining confidential passwords, logins and sensitive information

  • Acting as proxy on property renovations, both local and international

What You’ll Bring:

> 5+ years’ experience as a Private Personal Assistant or Household Manager supporting a senior executive, business owner or private family
> A proven track record managing multiple households or properties
> Exceptional discretion, confidentiality and a high level of trustworthiness
> Strong organisational and multitasking skills — able to handle anything that comes your way
> Experience with household staff management and domestic admin
> Bookkeeping experience (VAT, SARS submissions)
> Excellent computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
> Flexible, resourceful and willing to run personal errands or step in where needed

Why You’ll Love This Role:

No two days will be the same! This is an opportunity to be the right hand to a busy Managing Director, ensuring their private and family life runs smoothly at all times. From household management to travel, admin and special family milestones - you’ll play a vital role in making everyday life easier and more organised.

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