Personal Assistant Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Personal Assistant:

  • High School degree
  • PA diploma or certification would be considered an advantage
  • Previous working experience as a Personal Assistant for (x) year(s)
  • In-depth knowledge of office management systems and procedures
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Proactive problem solver
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Personal Assistant skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Personal Assistant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

Related

Personal Assistant Job description

Personal Assistant Salary in Nigeria

Personal Assistant Interview questions

Personal Assistant Cover letter

Personal Assistant CV

Personal Assistant Jobs in Nigeria

Similar job descriptions

Front Desk Officer job description

Project Administrator job description

Healthcare Administrator job description

Senior Administrative Assistant job description

Quality Manager job description

Supervisor job description

Program Coordinator job description

Inventory Clerk job description

Operations Coordinator job description

Conference Centre Manager job description

Master Scheduler job description

Inventory Manager job description

Business Manager job description

HSE Officer job description

Front Office Assistant job description

Safety Advisor job description

Safety Manager job description

Receptionist job description

Data Entry Clerk job description

Inventory Specialist job description