Personal Assistant

4 days ago


Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Next Careers Full time
Personal AssistantSt Charles College

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Permanent - Market-Related On-site

St Charles College is looking to employ a suitably qualified Personal Assistant to the Heads of the Senior School and the Director of Academics, commencing 1 May 2025. The College pursues its mission based upon core values and our staff are expected to have integrity and exercise sound judgement within their positions.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Manage the diaries of the Heads of the Senior School and the Director of Academics, including scheduling meetings, appointments, events, taking minutes of meetings, and booking travel and accommodation.
  • Handle correspondence, emails, and phone calls on behalf of the Heads of School and the Director of Academics.
  • Reception for the Senior School.
  • Manage communication with Senior School parents.
  • Maintain pupil files and ensure that both digital and physical filing is up to date.
  • Prepare documents as needed.
  • Maintain confidential records and ensure secure document handling.
  • Liaise with the Universities of South Africa and the South African Qualifications Authority.
  • Provide administrative assistance with the Association of Cambridge Educators in South Africa.
  • Liaise with Cambridge on behalf of the Heads of Schools and Director of Academics.
  • Source and order stationery and office equipment for the Senior School office.
  • Maintain accurate records of Senior School boys arriving late and leaving early.
  • Maintain accurate sick leave records for all Senior School boys.
  • Excellent communication skills, including fluency in Speaking/Reading/Writing in English.
  • Previously demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and interact professionally with all levels of staff and management.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Detail‐oriented and sensitive to confidential information.
  • Good human relations skills and proven integrity.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • At least five years of experience in the same or similar position.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office; knowledge of Ed-Admin is advantageous.

Career Category: Admin and General Services

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