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