Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Personal Assistant for its Knysna operation. The role forms part of a wider administration jobs portfolio across Western Cape.
About This Position
Importantly, the Personal Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Knysna branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the administration jobs side of the business moving forward.
Crucially, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Knysna team on trust, and the Personal Assistant role will feel that from week one.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the administration jobs group in Knysna.
Working in Knysna
Knysna continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with with views toward Table Mountain. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Many candidates already living within reach of Knysna cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Knysna, Western Cape.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the administration jobs side of the business inside out. The Knysna group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Your Role
- Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
- Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
- Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
What You’ll Need
- Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette
- 1-3 years’ experience in an administrative or front-office role
- Good written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
Importantly, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.