Agile Personal Assistant – Business Support Hub (Gqeberha)

About the role

We are looking for an Agile Personal Assistant to join the Business Support Hub in Gqeberha. The role supports partners and directors across BDO South Africa, providing high‑quality administrative assistance and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide PA cover to partners and directors, acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Manage diaries and inboxes, monitor emails and meeting invitations, and respond on behalf when needed.
• Coordinate events, book meeting rooms, and arrange refreshments and equipment.
• Arrange business travel through the internal Travel Team.
• Liaise with meeting attendees regarding presentations and reports.
• Produce documents, minutes and other required paperwork.
• Handle expense reports and routine enquiries.
• Provide general administrative assistance and support small ad‑hoc projects.

Required profile

• Forward‑thinking and creative with the ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable attitude, able to adjust quickly to changing priorities.
• Quick understanding of the firm’s environment, structure and culture.
• Initiative, discretion and highly organised.
• Proactive in identifying and evaluating problems.

Required skills

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and Yammer.
• Working knowledge of Workday and CMS platforms.
• Fast and accurate typing skills.