Personal Assistant to the CEO 4-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential for extension)

Durban, South Africa Posted on 03/30/2026

• City Durban
• Country South Africa

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions Pty Ltd is a leading recruitment and HR consulting agency in South Africa, offering customized talent acquisition solutions to businesses across various industries. Established in 2022, we have two branches located in Gauteng and Limpopo, with a nationwide reach covering:

A reputable organisation is seeking a highly organised, professional, and reliable Personal Assistant to the CEO to be based in Durban. This role is ideal for a seasoned executive assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, high-level environment and can provide seamless administrative and coordination support at executive level.

This Durban-based position plays a critical role in ensuring effective communication, coordination, and administrative efficiency across the organisation.

• Manage the CEO's diary, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments
• Prepare agendas, minutes, presentations, and briefing materials
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and logistics
• Serve as a key liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders
• Conduct research and compile reports, briefing notes, and presentations
• Draft and manage correspondence (emails, letters, reports)
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Support planning and coordination of projects, events, and stakeholder engagements
• Ensure smooth office administration and workflow management

• National Diploma or Degree in Office Administration, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience providing executive-level administrative support
• Experience supporting senior executives in a corporate environment (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office Suite, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong drafting skills (letters, memos, presentations, submissions)
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proactive, adaptable, and resourceful mindsetExcellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong document management and writing ability