Executive PA

Executive PA Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Executive PA to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as an office manager;
  • Act as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients and international stakeholders;
  • Manage CEO’s calendar and set up meetings;
  • Oversee the performance of other clerical staff;
  • Screen and direct phone calls and emails and distribute correspondence;
  • Request payments and allocate different expenses as set out by the CEO;
  • Organize and maintain the office filing system;
  • Format information for internal and external communication – memos, emails, presentations, reports, newsletters;
  • Act as organization’s vehicle proxy;
  • Make travel and accommodation arrangements for the CEO and for international stakeholders;
  • Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner;
  • Take minutes during meetings.

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years’ experience in an Executive PA role;
  • Experience in taking minutes;
  • Own transport;
  • Able to stand their ground and say no;
  • Driver’s License;
  • Excellent MS Office knowledge;
  • Ability to work independently and at times alone in the office;
  • Discretion and confidentiality;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English 1 st & Afrikaans 2 nd );
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills;
  • PA diploma or certification is a plus;
  • Be able to work well under pressure, and open to learn on the job;
  • 3-5 years’ work experience as an Executive Personal Assistant;
  • Familiarity with office gadgets and applications (e.g. e-calendars and copy machines);
  • High School degree.