Senior Personal Assistant

Recruiter:

The Talent Room

Job Ref:

1939581678

Date posted:

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

About the Role

Our client is looking to appoint a highly experienced Senior Personal Assistant to provide top-tier support in both professional and personal capacities. If you are a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment, this job is for you.

This is a flexibility opportunity, however on-site close to Claremont.

The client will consider half-day or 3 full days a week.

Key Responsibilities

Executive diary and calendar management, ensuring optimal time use
Planning and coordinating travel, including international itineraries
Handling high-level correspondence, emails, and calls with professionalism and discretion
Managing personal and business appointments, events, and engagements
Preparing reports, briefings, presentations, and confidential documents
Acting as gatekeeper and liaison with senior stakeholders, clients, and household staff
Overseeing projects and ensuring deadlines are met
Anticipating needs and taking initiative to resolve issues proactively
Managing budgets, expenses, and occasional procurement or vendor relationships

Experience

Proven experience as a Senior PA
Willing to travel if required
Experience in property management is beneficial
Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication
High level of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
Highly proactive, reliable, and solution-oriented
Comfortable in dynamic and high-pressure environments
Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

Desirable Attributes

Familiarity with private household management
Knowledge of travel logistics, luxury lifestyle services, or event planning

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