Personal Assistant to Chief Executive (Marketing)

About the role

The Personal Assistant will provide critical support to the Chief Executive and the marketing leadership team, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and enabling the execution of strategic priorities. This role combines high‑level administrative duties with proactive coordination of meetings, travel, and stakeholder communications.

Key responsibilities

• Manage office administration, filing, and record‑keeping.
• Attend meetings, take minutes, distribute notes and follow up on actions.
• Prepare presentations, reports and other documentation.
• Reconcile expense accounts and support Fraxion processes.
• Handle correspondence, telephone queries and maintain the PR@ackermans inbox.
• Coordinate calendars and diaries for the Chief Executive and senior marketing leaders.
• Organise local and international travel, including bookings, itineraries and expense reconciliation.
• Arrange functions, team‑building sessions and strategy meetings.
• Support PR and agency administration, including scope reviews and supplier communication.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience as a PA or secretary supporting a director/executive.
• Grade 12 (Matric) required; Secretarial Diploma preferred.
• Strong customer‑relations experience is an advantage.
• High level of confidentiality, accuracy and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic marketing environment.
• Exposure to high‑impact projects and strategic initiatives.