Personal Assistant​/Administrator

Sandringham, Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 27/01/2026

An established NPO requires a Personal Assistant / Administrator to provide operational and administrative support to two group managers. The role ensures smooth day-to-day operations, requires strong organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is a permanent role and the working hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am to 2.30pm on Fridays.

• Administrative Support:
  Manage the calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for both Group Managers, and Mancoteam where appropriate.
• Communication Management:
  Draft, proofread, and manage correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Meeting Coordination:
  Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items from meetings.
• Project Support:
  Assist in tracking and coordinating projects, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Stakeholder Liaison:
  Serve as a primary point of contact between the Group Managers and internal/external stakeholders.
• Operational Efficiency:
  Streamline administrative processes and improve efficiency within both departments.
• Confidentiality:
  Handle sensitive information with utmost professionalism and discretion.
• Event Planning:
  Assist with coordinating events, initiatives, trainings, offsites, and special projects.
• Research & Reporting:
  Conduct research and compile data to support decision-making.
• Other Duties:
  Perform additional ad hoc tasks as required to support both Group Managers and operational leadership.

Preferred Skills

• Organised & Detail-Oriented:
  Ability to manage multiple tasks with precision.
• Proactive & Resourceful:
  Takes initiative to anticipate needs and solve problems.
• Strong Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively.
• Adaptability:
  Comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment. Not afraid to get your hands dirty!
• Confidentiality & Integrity:
  Trustworthy with handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Communication:
  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilience:
  Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Solution-orientated:
  Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

• 5+ years of experience as a PA/ Administrator, preferably supporting senior management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).