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Personal Assistant and Office Manager

Personal Assistant and Office Manager

Rory Mackie & AssociatesCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
5 days ago
Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly dependable, discreet, and intuitive Personal Assistant & Office Manager to support an executive across his personal life and multiple business ventures. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast paced, ever evolving environment and can balance high level executive tasks with day-to-day personal errands. The successful candidate must be organised, emotionally intelligent, resourceful, and deeply trustworthy. They will be playing a pivotal role in the executive’s business productivity and personal peace of mind.

Key responsibilities

Personal and Family Support :

  • Invoice tenants, manage utility bills, payments, etc.
  • Maintain and file all personal invoices and documents (hard and soft copies)
  • Ensure all personal renewals are diarised and up to date (passports, licenses, etc.)
  • Submit and manage insurance claims to completion
  • Organise appointments : personal, medical, wellness, therapy, etc.
  • Save monthly bank statements, medical aid correspondence, etc.
  • Perform ad hoc errands such as gift shopping, deliveries, and printing / framing
  • Attend to and support his wife with tasks or needs, ensuring she feels prioritised
  • Arrange travel (local & international)

Business Support Across Ventures :

  • Prepare and diarise VAT calculations and payments
  • Submit monthly income invoices and manage document archiving
  • Ad hoc tasks
  • Book team travel (flights, accommodation) and handle team logistics
  • Meeting room bookings, arrange for lunches when needed for the meetings etc.
  • Attend to IT queries, credit card processes, and stationery requirements
  • Create / update team email footers
  • Work closely with team members for ad hoc tasks
  • Assist with event planning and execution
  • Diary management for team meetings, birthdays, and travel
  • Arrange birthday gifts and special occasions
  • Ad hoc office and team support duties
  • Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in an executive assistant or office management role, ideally supporting C-suite or high-profile individuals
  • Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion at all times
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • High level of emotional intelligence and empathy
  • Comfortable working with minimal supervision and responding flexibly to ad hoc needs
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and other admin tools
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transport
  • Experience with basic finance administration (invoicing, VAT, statements) is a strong advantage
  • Proactive & anticipating needs
  • Specific Knowledge

  • Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PPT etc.)
  • Outlook
  • Canva
  • General

  • This is a full-time in-office role, requiring availability both during and occasionally outside of regular office hours.
  • Based in Cape Town, with regular in-person duties and errands.
  • This role suits someone loyal, committed, proactive, and who understands the importance of making life smoother for a visionary entrepreneur.
  • A service-oriented attitude and "no task too small" mindset are essential.
  • Discretion, reliability, and long-term commitment will be valued above all else.
  • Trustworthy and reliable with the ability to manage confidential information in a discrete and sensitive manner.
  • Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to assess and improve processes.
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