Overview
Seeking a highly organized, detail-focused Personal Assistant to support an executive and a busy project / programme portfolio. The role centres on document control, server-based filing, audit support, office administration, meeting coordination, and stakeholder liaison. Ideal for a proactive self-starter with strong administrative rigour, excellent communication, and the ability to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a structured database and server-based filing system; ensure all documentation is current, accurate, and correctly indexed.
- Track and meet deadlines; escalate risks and issues timeously.
- Drive and coordinate responses to Auditor-General queries; obtain and consolidate evidence from internal teams, PSPs, and contractors to close audits successfully.
- Ensure strict compliance with established processes, protocols, and documentation standards.
- Proactively gather information from professional service providers, contractors, and stakeholders without supervision.
- Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and coordinate logistics.
- Organize reports and documentation packs; draft business letters and formal correspondence.
- Answer and route phone calls; receive and screen visitors professionally.
- Handle office management tasks, including supplies, facilities coordination, and vendor liaison.
- Arrange domestic / international travel, accommodation, and itineraries.
- Coordinate and manage recruitment administration and onboarding for new employees.
- Plan and support office events and internal engagements.
- Organize department vehicle bookings and maintain related records.
- Maintain and update leave trackers; collect and file supporting documents (e.g., sick notes).
- Assist with tender documentation preparation and submissions.
- Perform additional ad hoc administrative duties as required.
Deliverables
Documentation, records, and reports that are accurate, precise, current, and compliant with audit and internal standards.Decision-Making Scope
Escalate project / documentation issues promptly.Safeguard the integrity of collected, collated, and submitted data.Make day-to-day operational decisions within defined responsibilities.Stakeholder Responsibilities
Build and sustain effective working relationships with internal teams, executive leadership, PSPs, contractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.Requirements
Relevant certifications or diplomas in administration, business, or project support are beneficial.Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative, personal assistant, executive assistant, or project administration role.Experience in the construction or infrastructure sector is beneficial.Exposure to contracts administration and / or financial administration is an advantage.Experience in PMO / project / programme environments is a plus.Preferred Knowledge
Familiarity with construction / engineering sector frameworks : CIDB, PROCSA, fee scales, consultant appointments.Contract administration exposure : JBCC and / or NEC.Understanding of project / programme management environments and documentation standards.Experience supporting audit processes and evidence packs (e.g., Auditor-General or similar).#J-18808-Ljbffr