Manufacturing

Executive Pa

Pillango Placements·Centurion, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
ManufacturingdirectorFULL_TIME
-Closes Oct 31, 2026

The Role You will provide high-level executive and administrative support, helping to coordinate both day-to-day requirements and broader business priorities. Managing a busy diary, appointments, meetings and changing priorities Coordinating meetings, agendas, follow-ups and action items Managing correspondence and helping prioritise communication Keeping track of commitments, deadlines and outstanding actions Preparing documents, reports, presentations and meeting information Coordinating travel and logistical arrangements where required Liaising professionally with clients, suppliers, business partners and other stakeholders Supporting projects and initiatives across different business interests Gathering information and conducting basic research when required Creating systems and structure to keep information, priorities and tasks organised Following up proactively rather than waiting to be asked Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion What Will Make You Successful This role will suit someone who: Has solid experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or in a similar senior support role Is highly organised and able to manage multiple moving priorities Thinks ahead and anticipates what will be needed Is comfortable working with an entrepreneurial personality and a changing workload Communicates clearly and professionally Has strong written and spoken skills in English and Afrikaans Attention to detail Is confident dealing with senior stakeholders Can work independently and use sound judgement Is comfortable with technology, Microsoft Office and modern business tools Takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion Remains calm when plans change or several things need attention at once Salary If you're confident that you fit the role, let's chat! The salary is on a Senior PA level and is open for discussion. It will be market related based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

At a glance

Company

Pillango Placements

Location

Centurion, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

director

Valid until

October 31, 2026

Created

October 15, 2026

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