Personal Assistant to Managing Director

About the role

The Personal Assistant to the Managing Director will act as the central administrative hub for BYD South Africa, providing high‑level executive support while ensuring smooth operation across all departments. This role blends executive assistance, office‑wide process optimisation, meeting governance, and corporate event delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, exclusive support to the Managing Director, handling calendar management, travel, and correspondence.
• Develop and enforce unified office administration standards across the South African operations.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end executive meetings, including agenda preparation, minutes, and follow‑up actions.
• Plan, organise, and execute internal corporate events for local employees.
• Oversee routine administrative services for every department, ensuring consistency and efficiency.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Corporate Management or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience as an Executive PA or General Administration Supervisor in a multinational manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Fluent oral and written English with knowledge of South African administrative regulations.
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving ability, and a service‑oriented mindset.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency with the full Microsoft Office Suite.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work within a leading global automotive company focused on sustainable solutions.
• Inclusive, diverse workplace that values teamwork and integrity.