Junior Personal and Family Assistant

A busy private household based in Linksfield, Johannesburg is seeking a practical, highly organised Junior Personal and Family Assistant. This hands-on position provides comprehensive administrative and logistical coordination to support a private individual and family life, working directly under the principal’s guidance. The successful candidate will facilitate seamless daily operations across personal administration, household logistics, and domestic errands, with school and extracurricular transportation forming an essential component of the schedule. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00, with no weekend commitments. Limited overtime may occasionally arise and will be compensated accordingly. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate and align family, personal, and professional diaries to ensure seamless daily scheduling. Facilitate timely school transport, sports pick-ups, and activity logistics for three children (ages 8, 12, and 14). Oversee household administration, including managing school correspondence, updating documentation, and submitting consent forms. Execute routine errands, domestic provisioning, retail exchanges, collections, and returns. Supervise family health administration by monitoring medical supplies and managing repeat prescription collections. Book local and international travel arrangements, compiling comprehensive itineraries, coordinating special events, and sourcing gifts. Liaise with domestic service providers, maintenance contractors, and technicians, following up diligently until works are completed satisfactorily. Leverage modern digital and workplace AI productivity tools responsibly to streamline daily administrative routines. Requirements Proven background in personal assistance, family support, or structured administrative coordination. Valid driver’s licence and comfortable driving children regularly. Willingness to undergo extensive background screening, driving licence verification, and working-with-children clearance checks. Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and teenagers. Strong prioritisation, follow-through, and problem-solving abilities within a dynamic household environment. High degree of integrity, personal discretion, and strict commitment to family confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in private household management, au pairing, or family logistics. Practical familiarity with AI productivity assistants and digital organisational software. Access to a reliable personal vehicle (though client vehicle provision remains an open option). Required Software Skills: Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Outlook Google Workspace Benefits Competitive remuneration aligned with individual experience. Business travel fuel reimbursement (or vehicle provided if required). Paid overtime for any pre-agreed after-hours duties. Predictable weekday working pattern with guaranteed free weekends.