Personal Assistant (PA) to CEO

In brief

**Overview** Blue Pearl is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Personal Assistant to support its CEO. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the CEO’s office, managing schedules, meetings, travel, and logistics, while providing professional administrative and operational support. The role is on-site and based in JHB North. **What you will do** * Manage and maintain the CEO’s diary, ensuring efficient scheduling and prioritization of meetings. * Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparation and follow-ups. * Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders. * Book and manage boardrooms and office meetings. * Prepare agendas, take accurate minutes during meetings, and distribute action items. * Ensure meeting logistics are arranged (venues, equipment, catering where required). * Book flights, accommodation, and ground transportation for the CEO. * Manage travel itineraries and ensure seamless end-to-end travel arrangements. * Coordinate logistics for company events, workshops, and executive functions. * Liaise with vendors, venues, and service providers to ensure successful event execution. * Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. * Assist with general office administration duties as required. * Support ad-hoc tasks to ensure the smooth running of executive and office operations. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar role. * Strong organizational and time-management skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure. * High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace tools. * Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability. * Must be based in JHB North as the role is on-site. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role is a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented individual with proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar role. They should possess strong organizational, time-management, written, and verbal communication skills, coupled with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively under pressure. A high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality is essential, as is proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace tools, strong attention to detail, and problem-solving ability. Desirable attributes include experience supporting C-level executives, event coordination or logistics experience, and a proactive, self-driven, and solution-oriented mindset, with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. Applicants must be based in JHB North. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/johannesburg/personal-assistant-pa-to-ceo-id-7603100 Source: jobmail

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