TRAFFIC Gauteng

Executive Personal Assistant to the Managing Director

Hedz Recruitment

Job Description

Executive Personal Assistant to the Managing Director

Our client, a well-established organisation in the mining sector, is seeking a highly experienced Executive PA to provide first-class support to the Managing Director. This is a senior role, ideal for someone with extensive experience supporting C-suite or senior executives.

This opportunity is intended for senior Executive PAs with a strong track record supporting top-level executives. Applicants without executive-level experience need not apply.

Are you decisive, unflappable, and mature, with 10+ years' experience as an Executive PA supporting C-suite or C-level executives? If this sounds like you, we want you to apply.

  • Matric with PA / Secretarial / Office Admin Diploma or qualifications in a relevant discipline and significant recent experience in a similar role.

PA experience at Senior Manager / Director / Executive level, 10+

  • PA experience at Senior Manager / Director / Executive level, 10+ years.
  • The ability to exercise independent judgement and use initiative to make sound decisions and resolve issues.
  • A proactive attitude, with the ability to forward plan and think outside the box.
  • You will be a polished professional, articulate, and will really understand the true meaning of providing exceptional executive assistant support at a senior level.
  • Someone who makes confident decisions and takes action quickly when required.
  • A professional who stays calm and in control, even under pressure or tight deadlines.
  • A candidate who is reliable, experienced, and can be trusted to handle sensitive tasks independently.
  • A person who balances multiple priorities smoothly and keeps everything organised.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Professional, discreet, and highly reliable.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-level administrative and personal support to the Managing Director.
  • Manage schedules, meetings, and high-level executive correspondence efficiently.
  • Stay calm under pressure and maintain control in busy or challenging situations.
  • Make prompt, confident decisions and take initiative independently.
  • Maintain discretion and handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
  • Use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Office Suite proficiently.
  • Organise multiple priorities and complex tasks seamlessly.

Location: Bryanston, Sandton, Johannesburg

Sector: Commodity / Mining

Salary: R50,000 - R65,000 per month

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, can step in immediately, and provide seamless, high-level support to a busy executive.

Apply now if you are an experienced Executive PA with proven C-suite support experience and the skills and confidence to manage a demanding executive office.

About This Role

Career insights for Social and Community Service Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
R51,590/month
R32,429 to R77,387/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Service Orientation Social Perceptiveness Active Learning Active Listening Complex Problem Solving
Common Technologies
Corel WordPerfect Office X9 HCL Notes (formerly IBM Notes) Microsoft Excel 365 Microsoft PowerPoint 365 CRM Systems (Various) Claris FileMaker Microsoft Access 365 HCPCS (Still in use, updated annually)

Job Overview

Date Posted
15 Apr 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

Social and Community Service Managers Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R51,590/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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