Executive Personal Assistant

The University of Cape Town Lung Institute (), requires applications for an experienced EXECUTIVE PERSONAL ASSISTANT* who is proactive and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Executive Personal Assistant to support and provide assistance to the Managing Director’s office with administration and operations. The University of Cape Town Lung Institute requires applications for an EXECUTIVE PERSONAL ASSISTANT
* on a Fixed Term Contract.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric equivalent
• Post Matric qualification in either Business Administration or secretarial and Office Management Diploma or equivalent (Other University graduates with management experience may be considered)
• 3 – 5 years’ experience as an executive level assistant; preferably in an educational/medical institution
• Advanced Computer Literacy (MS Office, internet browsers and web applications)
• Strong organizational, co-ordination and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Valid GCP Certificate (advantageous)
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

• Organize and maintain diaries and make appointments
• Assist with MD’s email correspondence
• Manage MD’s electronic calendar
• Co-ordinate local, national and international teleconferences/conferences
• Screen phone calls, enquiries and requests (often managing them in the absence of MD by delegating to relevant doctors or staff)
• Assist with publication of journals and website searches
• Work closely with Finance Manager and Unit Heads
• Arrange staff meetings and manage minutes.
• Produce PowerPoint presentations and posters
• Assist with liaising and correspondence with international, national and internal committees, advisory boards and societies
• Screen and receive visitors of all levels of institutions, universities, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, both locally, nationally and internationally
• Organize and set up meetings to ensure the MD is well prepared for meetings (i.e. assist with communication and scheduling, catering of meetings)
• Deal with and distribute incoming emails, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of MD and other staff members
• Schedule visits for monitors and statutory inspections
• Dictaphone typing up, scanning of various documents, papers, reports etc.
• Manage billings
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and other staff with respect to the purchase of various office equipment, stationary, office furniture, computer equipment etc.
• Assist with travel arrangements for MD (both national and international) i.e. correspondence in setting up itineraries, flight bookings, insurance, VISA and passport applications and collections.
• Handle of postal/courier correspondence internally and externally
• Deal with equipment repair technicians and IT technicians

Additional Information:

• This position will be based in Mowbray, Cape Town.
• 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Working Hours – 40 hours per week

Closing Date: 31 January 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint. The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.

POPIA STATEMENT
Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement



* Please Note:

This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.