Position: Personal Assistant to the General Manager
📍 Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng (Robertville Branch)
🗂️ Division: Guarding Division
Position Overview
A vacancy exists for a Personal Assistant (PA) to the General Manager within the Guarding Division, based at the Robertville office. This role is responsible for delivering high-level administrative, secretarial, and coordination support to the GM, ensuring the efficient operation of daily tasks and business activities.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Relevant post-school qualification in Administration or Secretarial Studies
- 3–5 years’ experience as a PA or Administrator supporting senior/executive management
- Willingness to work extended hours when necessary
- Clean criminal record and no pending legal matters
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Self-starter with a high level of motivation and energy
- Valid driver’s license with reliable personal transport
- Willing to travel when required
- Must reside in or near the Roodepoort/Krugersdorp area
Key Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Manage the GM’s diary, appointments, and client engagements
- Provide general office and administrative support
- Handle all email correspondence and written communication
- Screen incoming calls and take detailed messages
- Take minutes at key meetings and engagements
- Uphold confidentiality protocols at all times
- Liaise with various stakeholders across the business unit
- Consolidate and compile management reports on a weekly and monthly basis
- Type and format documents, reports, and presentations
- Assist with resolving day-to-day operational queries and provide administrative coordination for the area of responsibility
Personal Attributes & Core Competencies
- High level of professionalism and discretion
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
- Exceptional report writing and document formatting abilities
- Strong organisational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills
- Takes initiative and operates independently
- Collaborative team player and effective communicator
- High emotional intelligence (EQ) and sound judgment
- Ability to work in unstructured, fast-paced environments
- Maintains accountability, ownership, and sound decision-making
Additional Information
- The company reserves the right not to fill this position.
- Preference will be given to internal candidates and those who meet the company’s transformation objectives.
- Black female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, in line with Fidelity Services Group’s transformation policy.
- Fidelity Services Group is committed to ethical business practices and continuous investment in the development of its workforce.
📌 If you do not receive feedback within 10 working days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
