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You are at the core of everything we do.

We are committed to investing in more speakers, training sessions, online socials, events and more, to ensure you feel valued both personally and professionally.

What to expect

Every event is built to be worth your time.

You leave with a certificate

Participate in any of our online or in-person learning events and you receive a personal certificate, issued after each event.

Build a learning portfolio

Your certificates highlight your commitment to professional development — ready to showcase during performance reviews and beyond.

Members pay less

Paid members attend at discounted rates, deepening from 5% to 25% as you move up the rewards ladder.

Upcoming programme

The 2026 calendar is being finalised.

If you are interested in attending any of our events, email us and we will send you the details and the invitation as soon as dates are confirmed.

The archive

Every session we have hosted.

81 learning events across 6 years — Coffee & Courage, Lunch & Learn, Love & Learn, summits, workshops and the annual awards.

Being Everything to Everyone (Without Losing Your Mind)

with Martie Cronje

Love & Learn Virtual

Master the difficult discussions

with Anel Martin

Love & Learn Virtual

Special PANSA Community Kick Off Event sponsored

with Infinite Sky

Networking In person

The Parable of Oranges … The Power of REAL Intent

with Teri Wells

Love & Learn Virtual

Break Free from Limiting Beliefs

with Megan De Klerk

Love & Learn Virtual

Cultivating Masterful Relationships Between PA’s and EA’s, Customers, Teams and Leaders

with Marjon Meyer

Love & Learn Virtual

Strategic Partnership with Executives

with Linda Rossouw

Love & Learn Virtual

“The Self-Sell – I Am Not Just a Person, I Am an Experience”

with Louisa Kambile

Love & Learn Virtual

invite you to step into a space of gentle celebration—where soft light meets kindred spirits, and every moment glows with gratitude!

Networking In person

Courageous Conversations in the Office: Communicating boundaries, values & worth

with Coach Dudu

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Jacqueline Delarue (The EA Institute)

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Workshop: Ignite Your Inner Power | 16 Aug 2025

Workshop In person

What is the International Management Assistants (IMA) all about

with Wildre Kok

Coffee & Courage In person

Turning Intentions into Impact: The Accountability Advantage

with Anel Martin

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Training Day | The Proficient PA – A journey towards Excellence

Workshop In person

From EA/PA to VA

with Michele Thwaits

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Professional designations & importance of lifelong learning

with Dawn Williams

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

with Mike Lacey-Smith

Coffee & Courage Virtual

All things MS Office AI

with SHELLEY FISHEL

Coffee & Courage Virtual

The Project Admin: Empowering Admins Through Project Management | SHIREEN DREYER

Coffee & Courage Virtual

PANSA Lunch & Learn with Nicole Fuller | Breast Cancer Awareness and how it may affect you

with Nicole Fuller

Lunch & Learn Virtual

Platinum Assistant Network South Africa Administrative Excellence Awards TM 2024 event

Awards In person

Administrative Excellence PA Awards 2024 | Judging Committee

Awards Virtual

Manage your emotions

with Linda

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Power up your Performance PANSA Summit | 29 June 2024

Summit In person

The importance of Networking

with Daniel Skermer

Coffee & Courage Virtual

How to revolutionise the Way You Manage the Inbox

with Steuart Snooks

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Your role as security champion

with Lea Foster

Coffee & Courage Virtual

The importance of wellbeing & discussing the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, managing stress, & adopting effective self-care practices

with Henning Jacobs

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Networking | Connect breakfast “Like a walk in the park”

Networking In person

Bronwyn Venter sharing her experience working as a virtual assistant

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Menopause: Seeking Expert Insights

with Dr Nolu Nematswerani

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Winning event management intelligence

with Merle Whale

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Mastering the art of managing multiple executives across the globe

with Susan Engelbrecht

Coffee & Courage Virtual

The Tactical Assistant

with Anel Martin

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Year end celebration | A touch of Pink!

Networking In person

PANSA Coffee & Courage virtual session with Shana Ontong and Malcolm & Joshua Taylor to discuss the Your Excellency PA Mini MBA course

with Shana Ontong

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Networking – how your network can define you as an Assistant

with Shirwyn Weber

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Introducing our PANSA CSI Project!

Coffee & Courage Virtual

The Silo Syndrome

with Cathy Harris

Coffee & Courage Virtual

How to manage Multiple Managers

with Leigh-Ann Smith

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Leverage the incredible potential of LinkedIn to build your personal professional brands & grow your career

with Nicholas Krul

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Professional Photo Shoot – Brilliantly advertise yourself!

Event In person

2023 Excellence Awards (PANSA members only)

Awards In person

Navigating your Execs Personality and Expectations

with Liesel Korb

Coffee & Courage Virtual

The Agile Assistant in the VUCA World

with Diana Brandl

Coffee & Courage Virtual

8 Principles of Empowered Leadership

with Angela Perdichizzi

Coffee & Courage Virtual

BOLD. BRAVE. BELIEVE. PANSA PA SUMMIT

Summit In person

How handling her PA role like it’s her business, changed her career

with Shana Ontong

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Embarking on a journey as a Virtual Assistant

with Yvonnette Olivier

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Mind your Language

with Sashai Yhukutwana

Coffee & Courage Virtual

Coffee & Courage virtual session

Coffee & Courage Virtual

A Touch of Purple & Pearls – PANSA Year End Event

Networking In person

Executive Support Live Cape Town 2023

Event Virtual

PA Excellence Awards 2022

Awards In person

The Power of YOU! Vision Workshop proudly brought to you by the Platinum Circle 2021

Workshop Virtual

PANSA Lunch & Learn with Cathy Harris – Taking minutes of meetings – a practical approach to getting it right!

with Cathy Harris

Lunch & Learn Virtual

PANSA Lunch & Learn with Lizebeth Koloko Green – Microsoft To Do

with Lizebeth Koloko Green

Lunch & Learn Virtual

PANSA Lunch & Learn with Lucy Brazier – Build a powerful partnership with your Executive

with Lucy Brazier

Lunch & Learn Virtual

PANSA Lunch & Learn with Grant Driver [Professional Coach] – CREATING POSITIVE CHANGE!

with Grant Driver

Lunch & Learn Virtual

PANSA Lunch & Learn with Jackie van Meyeren – A Personal Development programme

with Jackie van

Lunch & Learn Virtual

PANSA Lunch & Learn with Linda Coetzee – Managing change & anxiety

with Linda Coetzee

Lunch & Learn Virtual

PANSA Lunch & Learn with Leigh-Ann Smith : PANSA PA of the Year 2021

with Leigh-Ann Smith

Lunch & Learn Virtual

PANSA Lunch & Learn with Diana Brandl – How to draft a successful Elevator Pitch

with Diana Brandl

Lunch & Learn Virtual

PANSA Lunch & Learn with Tamie Vermaak – Category Winner: Strategic Partner PA of the Year 2021 – The Nature of YOU

with Tamie Vermaak

Lunch & Learn Virtual

PANSA Lunch & Learn with Angela Perdichizzi – Leadership Coach & Trainer

with Angela Perdichizzi

Lunch & Learn Virtual

Be the MAGIC!

with Suezette Smit

Lunch & Learn Virtual

with PANSA – Breast Cancer Journey

with Leigh-Ann Smith

Lunch & Learn Virtual

with PANSA – Future skills in a post-Covid workplace

with Anel Martin

Lunch & Learn Virtual

with PANSA – Imposter to Invincible

with Harriet Waley-Cohen

Lunch & Learn Virtual

with PANSA – Skills set matrix

with Lucy Brazier

Lunch & Learn Virtual

Year End Celebration

Networking In person

with PANSA – “Open up your world with influence”

with Paula Harding

Lunch & Learn Virtual

Platinum PA Awards

Awards In person

with PANSA – Self Awareness is the Metaskill for the 21st Century

with Louise Steyl

Lunch & Learn Virtual

with PANSA – HOPE

with Debbie De Jager

Lunch & Learn Virtual

Lunch & Learn with PANSA – Simone White, Global Chair of GAIN

with PANSA

Lunch & Learn Virtual

wih PANSA – The Forgotten Women-The South African Story

with Charlotte Du Plessis

Lunch & Learn Virtual

Virtual workshop

with Michele Thwaits

Workshop Virtual

Virtual “Switch On” session

with Larry Soffer

Switch-On Session Virtual

Free webinar – Top Skills for 2020

Event Virtual

Thank you for being part of our journey.

Members are invited to every learning event, and attend at a discounted rate.