Personal & Lifestyle Assistant – Private Employer – Durban

A Durban-based entrepreneur, start up professional with a busy life and is looking for an exceptional Personal & Lifestyle Assistant to work directly with him in managing a busy professional, personal and social lifestyle.

This is a varied, hands-on position combining personal assistance, household management, cooking, lifestyle organisation, travel, events and social coordination.

The objective is to find one reliable person who can help keep both the home and personal lifestyle organised.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal & Lifestyle • Managing personal diary, appointments and reminders • Planning and structuring the week • Personal errands and shopping • Grocery shopping and ordering • Managing household supplies • Restaurant reservations and event bookings • Travel arrangements, flights, hotels and itineraries • Coordinating social arrangements and transport • Tickets and reservations • Helping maintain structure around work, training and personal commitments

Household • General day-to-day household cleaning and tidying • Keeping the home organised • Laundry and ironing where required • Grocery shopping • Keeping household essentials stocked • Basic household errands

Food & Cooking • Preparing simple, healthy everyday meals • Preparing or organising breakfast/lunch/dinner as required • Grocery planning around meals • Keeping suitable food available at home • Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen

You do not need to be a professional chef. Someone who is comfortable preparing good, simple home-cooked meals and is willing to learn the employer's preferred meals would suit the position.

Events & Social

The position will occasionally involve evening/weekend work and accompanying the employer to selected:

• Restaurants
• Dinners
• Functions
• Events
• Concerts
• Hospitality venues
• Nightlife venues

Attendance at these events is in a professional capacity and may involve managing reservations, tickets, transport, timing and other logistics.

There is no requirement to consume alcohol or participate socially beyond what is appropriate for the job.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The successful applicant should be

• 18 or older
• Exceptionally organised
• Energetic and proactive
• Polished and well presented
• Socially confident
• Trustworthy and discreet
• Comfortable working independently
• Comfortable with household duties
• Able to cook simple, healthy meals
• Comfortable in restaurants, hotels, events and nightlife environments
• Comfortable with occasional evening/weekend work
• Comfortable travelling occasionally
• Good with WhatsApp, email, calendars and online bookings
• Able to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality

A valid driver's licence is preferable but not mandatory. Experience is preferably but not mandatory.

Please indicate whether you also have your own reliable vehicle.

LOCATION: Durban POSITION: Full-time / flexible hours

This is a professional employment position working directly for a private employer.

TO APPLY

Please send your application to :ceooffice252@gmail.com