PA to CEO – Sasolburg

Date Posted: 06/04/2026

Location: Sasolburg

Salary: R12K P.M

Type: Permanent

Reference: TH831358

Hours: 9am to 5pm – Monday to Friday

Permanent

A well-established, international consultancy based in Sasolburg is seeking an exceptional ‘Personal Assistant’ to support their CEO. This is a pivotal role for a highly experienced PA who is confident operating at senior level, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can act as a true right-hand support.

The Role

You will provide comprehensive, high-level support to a CEO with an extremely busy, international schedule. This role requires someone who can take ownership, act as a gatekeeper, and manage priorities with confidence and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complex and ever-changing diary management across multiple time zones
  • Acting as a gatekeeper – managing access, prioritising requests, and protecting the CEO’s time
  • Extensive international travel coordination (flights, hotels, itineraries)
  • Managing a high-volume inbox – flagging priorities and drafting responses where appropriate
  • Processing expenses
  • Organising and coordinating board meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing board packs
  • Preparing and formatting documents
  • Proactively reminding and preparing the CEO for up-and -coming meetings
  • Acting on behalf of the CEO where appropriate, including stakeholder communication
  • Organising internal and client events
  • Supporting the wider team with diary management when needed

About You

  • Proven experience supporting at CEO or senior executive level
  • Strong experience with complex diary management and international travel
  • Confident gate-keeper with the ability to push back and manage senior stakeholders
  • Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to draft professional correspondence
  • Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage a demanding work-load
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Experience preparing board packs and taking minutes

What’s on offer

  • Salary up to R11K
  • Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Opportunity to work closely with a senior leader in a respected international business

Send application to: vacancies@theconsult.co.za

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