Job title : Personal Assistant To The Principal
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : October 12, 2025
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Key Purpose Statement
The personal assistant role was created to provide professional and efficient assistance in the following areas : PA to principal; Function coordinator; General office management; School administration.Responsibilities Include :
PA to Principal
Coordinating the principal’s diaryTaking minutes of confidential meetings with parentsCoordinating communication between the principal and parentsBooking of talent reviews meetings (appraisal meetings)Various other ad hoc duties as determined by the position, assisting wherever a need may arise.Function coordination
Functions to be coordinated from beginning to endManage cateringRequesting comparative quotes – remaining within budgetVarious other ad hoc duties as determined by the position, assisting wherever a need may arise.General office management
Reception desk - telephonesStaff stationery – orders, deliveries, and stock takeStaff refreshments – orders, deliveries, and stock take (if needed)School administration
Staff daily registerCoordinating second-hand uniform shop if applicableCoordinating school photographsBooking of school trips if neededVarious other ad hoc duties as determined by the position, assisting wherever a need may arise.HR Administration
Recruitment, Selection, and Onboarding : Supporting the Principal and management team with all aspects of the recruitment processesHR Administration : Ensuring the accuracy and quality of all HR-related documentation and correspondence, e.g. LOA, maternity contracts, financial study assistance agreements, promotion and transfer letters etcData Integrity : Ensuring that relevant processes are in place to guarantee data integrityPerformance Management / Talent Review Process / Performance Appraisal Process - supporting the principal and management team with the performance management process.Competencies Include :
Skills :
Verbal and written communicationIntermediate technological skillsPeople skillsTime managementResourcefulnessDetail orientatedBehavioural Attributes :
ReputableConfidentEfficientResilientEmpatheticEducation Requirements :
Minimum requirement is MatricComputer literacy (MS Office) is essential.Experience Required :
Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar, busy environment.Experience with MS Office, Excellent verbal, written and English communication skills.Administrative / Management jobs