PA to the Executive Headmaster

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PA to the Executive Headmaster Salary: R750-R800K Per annum Perks: Discounted school fees for school going children as well as generous leave A prestigious private school in Sandton is looking for an experienced PA to provide strong administrative support to the Executive Headmaster , along with other essential co-ordination duties in the department and administration team. Interested candidates must have proven experience working as a PA or professional secretary within a schooling environment OR a professional services company (Min 10years) with excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multitask and to produce reports, draft speeches, minutes and both preliminary and final versions of documentation. Effective diary management and stakeholder relationship management is essential, along with knowledge and experience working with all Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), database software systems and AI supported processes. As it is a school environment there are a few evening functions during the year which the successful applicant will have to attend Essential non-negotiable Minimum Requirements 10-15 years of experience as a PA OR Professional Secretary either from a Private School environment (Primary or Secondary) OR from professional services . NOT Manufacturing or FMCG Minute taking experience at Executive level is essential Completed Matric + Tertiary education highly preferred MS skills essential (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Must have experience with a database software system/application (ie: Adam, Google Docs) Must have an understanding and experience in AI processes (Copilot) Duties: Complex Executive Diary and Schedule Management Correspondence and Communication Board and Executive Admin Support ie; minute taking, meeting co-ordination, reports Staff Recruitment and Appraisals Admissions and Enrolment Coordination Events and Function Co-ordination Travel and Conference Co-ordination Stakeholder Liaison Office and Reception Oversight Document Management and Compliance If you have not received any feedback from us within 5 working days please consider your application unsuccessful. By sending your CV along with other additional documents you give consent to HWR to process and retain your personal information for the current opportunity as well as for future opportunities