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Executive Assistant

Assist WorldSouth Africa
Full-time1-3
$8k - $10k
per year
👁️ 0 views📝 0 applicationsPosted 8/30/2026Expires 9/29/2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and trustworthy Executive Assistant to provide administrative and personal business support to a busy business owner. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can confidently manage multiple priorities, and is comfortable taking ownership of tasks without needing constant direction. You’ll support the executive across both business and personal administrative responsibilities , helping to keep their schedule, inbox, business interests, and day-to-day organisation running smoothly. The role will initially be 20 hours per week, with the potential to increase to full-time as the relationship develops and the business’s needs grow. Key Responsibilities ● Manage and organise the executive's inbox and emails ● Prioritise emails, flag important messages, and help ensure timely responses ● Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, and scheduling ● Coordinate business and personal travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, transportation, and itineraries ● Provide general administrative support across multiple business entities ● Assist with the administration and organisation of rental properties ● Maintain organised digital files, records, and important documentation ● Prepare, format, and edit professional documents, reports, and presentations ● Conduct online research and compile information when required ● Coordinate appointments, bookings, and other personal or business arrangements ● Help manage and track ongoing tasks, deadlines, and priorities ● Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors, and other contacts professionally ● Anticipate administrative needs and proactively take care of tasks before they become issues ● Provide general executive and personal administrative support as requiredRequirements● Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Virtual Assistant, or similar administrative role ● Excellent organisational and time-management skills ● Strong written and verbal English ● Exceptional attention to detail ● Confident managing a busy inbox and calendar ● Experience arranging travel and coordinating schedules ● Strong document formatting and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace skills ● Comfortable managing confidential and sensitive information ● Ability to manage multiple priorities across different businesses and projects ● Strong communication and interpersonal skills ● Proactive approach with the ability to work independently ● Reliable, resourceful, and comfortable working remotelyThe Ideal CandidateWe're looking for someone who can become a trusted right hand to the executive. You should be naturally organised, highly dependable, and someone who doesn't wait to be told what needs doing. You'll need to be comfortable switching between business administration, personal organisation, travel arrangements, property-related tasks, and ad-hoc requests throughout the day. The successful candidate will have excellent judgement, strong attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate what the executive needs next. $700 - $800 a monthHours: Part-Time | 20 Hours Per Week | Potential to Grow to Full-Time Why Join Assist World? 100% REMOTE $50 birthday bonus $200 testimonial bonus NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Required Skills

Executive AssistantPersonal AssistantVirtual AssistantMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceTravel CoordinationDocument FormattingOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementEmail ManagementCalendar ManagementAttention to DetailConfidential Information ManagementCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProactive ApproachRemote WorkJudgmentResearch SkillsTask Management

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