Senior Personal Assistant to Director at Sundae Best, Durban
Sundae Best · Riverhorse Valley, Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Overview
Sundae Best is hiring a highly organised Senior PA to support their Director in Riverhorse Valley, Durban. You will run a busy calendar, coordinate across showroom, warehouse, HR and marketing teams, and keep projects on track. This fast paced role suits someone tech savvy, calm under pressure and proud of doing things properly. If you have at least 3 years of senior admin experience and a valid driver's licence, this could be your next big step.
About the role
Sundae Best is looking for a highly competent Senior Personal Assistant to support the Director at their Riverhorse Valley office in Durban. You will report directly to a Director who oversees multiple business operations, so no two days will look the same.
What you will be doing:
- Managing the Director's calendar, email, meetings and daily admin
- Preparing documents, presentations, spreadsheets and meeting minutes
- Tracking deadlines and following up on tasks using online tools
- Coordinating with showroom, warehouse, HR and marketing teams
- Assisting with HR admin, travel arrangements and operational logistics
- Supporting campaigns, product launches, events and photoshoots
- Coordinating suppliers, influencers, PR and social media scheduling
- Handling personal errands, purchases and reminders
- Traveling and driving when required, including off-site events
The role is fast paced and varied, making it ideal for someone who is exceptionally organised and proactive. A company vehicle is provided for work related travel.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years experience as a PA, EA or in a senior administrative role
- Proficient in Google Docs and Excel or Google Sheets
- Comfortable running your day in online and cloud based tools
- Valid driver's licence with at least 3 years driving experience
- Willing to travel and drive when required
- Mature, with proven senior PA experience
- Excellent written and spoken communication
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality
- Advantageous: Canva, Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Slides)
- Advantageous: ClickUp, Smartsheet or Notion
- Advantageous: WhatsApp Business and social media scheduling tools
Responsibilities
- Manage the Director's calendar, email, meetings and daily admin
- Prepare documents, presentations, spreadsheets and meeting minutes
- Track deadlines and follow up on tasks using online tools
- Coordinate with the showroom, warehouse, HR and marketing teams
- Assist with HR admin, travel arrangements and operational logistics
- Support campaigns, product launches, events and photoshoots
- Coordinate suppliers, influencers, PR and social media scheduling
- Handle personal errands, purchases and reminders
- Travel and drive when required, including off-site events
Job details
- Organisation
- Sundae Best
- Location
- Riverhorse Valley, Durban, KwaZulu Natal
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (3+ years)
- Salary
- R15,000 to R18,000 per month / monthly
- Category
- Administration & Office
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! This Senior PA role at Sundae Best is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a Director who runs multiple businesses. You will need to show that you are tech savvy, super organised and calm under pressure. When you apply, make sure your CV highlights your experience with Google Workspace, Excel or Sheets, and any PA or EA roles you have held for at least 3 years. Also mention your driver's licence and willingness to travel. In the interview, they will likely test your ability to prioritise tasks and handle confidential information. Be ready to give examples of how you have supported a senior manager before. If you have Canva or ClickUp skills, definitely mention those as they are a plus. Good luck!
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