Personal Assistant

Role: Personal Assistant. Location: Senekal, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.

What This Role Involves

An experienced Personal Assistant is needed to support operations in Senekal. The role forms part of how the business keeps its administration jobs portfolio strong in Free State.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Senekal team on trust, and the Personal Assistant role will feel that from week one.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Personal Assistant to step into the administration jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Senekal also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Working in Senekal

Working in Senekal means a place near the Sasolburg industrial complex, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Senekal office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Senekal.

Many candidates already living within reach of Senekal cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Senekal, Free State.

Where You’ll Work

Beyond that, the environment is professional and structured. Expect a calm, well-organised office, a steady flow of support requests, and a strong culture of confidentiality.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Senekal site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Meet the Team

Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Senekal office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.

In addition, the team mix in Senekal reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Senekal contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the administration jobs space in Free State.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Senekal teams.

Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Senekal keep progressing.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.

Core Functions

• File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
• Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
• Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers

Minimum Requirements

• Clear criminal record and contactable references
• Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
• Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
• Good written and verbal communication in English
• Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.