Personal Assistant & Au Pair

A high-profile CEO is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and highly organised Personal Assistant & Au Pair for a 3-month contract (with strong potential to extend for the right candidate). Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 16:00 with flexibility. Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle to travel to/from work.

A client-provided vehicle and petrol allowance will be used for all child transport during working hours. This dual-function role involves providing dedicated morning executive administration support, as well as safe transport, homework assistance, and afternoon care for her 8-year-old daughter. Detailed Key Responsibilities:

1. Morning Transport & Afternoon Au Pair Care (07:00 – 08:00 & 13:00 – 16:00) Morning School Run (07:00): Prompt collection of the 8-year-old daughter in Midstream and safe transport to her school in Centurion. Afternoon Pickup & Transport (13:00): Fetching her from school and driving her safely to extra-mural sports, therapies, or afternoon activities using the client's vehicle. Homework & Academic Support: Supervise daily homework, spelling, and reading exercises, adapting methods to suit a child with mild autism (patience, encouragement, and clear structure). Routine & Afternoon Engagement: Organise engaging, age-appropriate educational activities, assist with afternoon snacks, and ensure a calm, supportive, and routine-driven environment until 16:00.
2. Executive PA & Administrative Support for the CEO (08:00 – 13:00) Visual Assistance & Dictation: Read out incoming emails, messages, and important business documents to assist Mom with her visual impairment. Dictate and draft articulate, professional email responses on her behalf. Inbox & Calendar Management: Filter incoming emails, flag priority messages, manage meeting schedules, and coordinate appointments. Research & Information Gathering: Conduct online research, gather information on vendors/service providers, and present concise summaries to the CEO. Workflow & Action Item Tracking: Keep track of daily action items, follow up on outstanding commitments with third parties, and ensure deadlines are met. General Office & Personal Admin: Assist with basic personal administration, document filing, phone calls, and keeping the home office environment organised and running smoothly.

Requirements

Proven experience working with primary school-aged children, with a patient, loving, and supportive approach toward mild autism. Administrative Acumen: Excellent executive administrative skills, computer literacy, and exceptional command of written and spoken English. Personality & Attributes: High degree of integrity, proactive mindset, visual reading assistance patience, and strong organisational ability.

Credentials: Valid South African driver’s license with a clean driving record and own reliable transport to get to/from Midstream.