Manufacturing

Personal Assistant

Deka Minas Pty Ltd·Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
ManufacturingdirectorFULL_TIME
-Closes 11 Feb 2027

Provide professional, proactive and confidential administrative support to the Senior Manager and broader team, enabling effective diary management, governance, communication, coordination and day-to-day operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Executive & Administrative Support Manage diaries, meetings, appointments and scheduling priorities. Coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, documentation and follow-up actions. Prepare professional correspondence, presentations, reports and management packs. Maintain structured records, documentation and administrative information. Manage confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion. Team & Governance Coordination Coordinate team meetings, governance forums and operational engagements. Maintain action, decision, risk and issue trackers where required. Track agreed actions and follow up with accountable stakeholders. Support preparation and distribution of governance and leadership packs. Coordinate submission deadlines and ensure documentation is appropriately maintained. Financial & Procurement Administration Support purchase orders, invoices, supplier documentation and payment follow-ups. Coordinate administrative aspects of contracts, renewals and supplier engagements. Assist with cost tracking, budget administration and supporting documentation. Liaise with Finance, Procurement, VMO and other support functions as required. Workforce Administration Support onboarding, offboarding and team administration. Maintain resource, contractor and organisational information. Coordinate recruitment administration, interviews and stakeholder diaries. Track contract expiry and renewal dates and escalate upcoming deadlines. Communication & Stakeholder Management Serve as a professional coordination point between the Senior Manager, team and stakeholders. Facilitate timely communication and follow-up across business areas. Coordinate internal events, workshops and team engagements. Ensure priority matters are escalated appropriately. Minimum Requirements Diploma or relevant qualification in Business Administration, Office Management, Executive Secretarial Studies or a related discipline. Relevant experience supporting senior management or a corporate team. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent planning, organisation and attention to detail. Ability to manage competing priorities and confidential information. Executive administration Planning and organisation Stakeholder coordination Governance discipline Attention to detail Professional communication Confidentiality and discretion Initiative and proactive follow-through Deadline management Problem solving

At a glance

Company

Deka Minas Pty Ltd

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

director

Valid until

February 11, 2027

Created

November 13, 2026

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