RPO’s client is seeking a highly organized and proactive Personal Assistant to support the CEO and senior leadership team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will bring strong administrative capabilities, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining absolute discretion and confidentiality.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate calendars, schedule appointments, arrange meetings and make travel bookings when needed

• Prepare agendas, take minutes, track action items, and manage follow-ups

• Run personal errands, book restaurants, and manage personal and business appointments

• Handle and prioritise emails, calls, and messages, responding where appropriate

• Maintain physical and digital filing systems, manage supplies, and provide overall office support

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the executive team

• Support internal communication, report preparation, and company correspondence

• Assist in planning and tracking project timelines, resources, and deliverables

• Conduct research and compile data for decision-making purposes

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate)

• At least 1 year of experience supporting senior executives in an administrative or personal assistant capacity

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with collaboration tools

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines

• Professional, emotionally intelligent, discreet, and fully bilingual

• Excellent communication skills across all levels and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ready to take on a challenge and lead a dynamic team?

RPO Recruitment can help you secure your next opportunity.
Send your CV to financialcareers@rpo-recruit.za.com or visit rporecruitment.co.za
You can also connect with Joshua Murphy at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 days. Otherwise, we’ll keep your details on file for future roles.