Executive Assistant

Remote Recruitment

Executive Assistant supporting UK-based executives with administrative tasks and communications. Proactively managing schedules, correspondence, and travel arrangements remotely.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorMid-Level💰 ZAR 25,000 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and support the diary, travel arrangements, and communications of executives
Handle incoming correspondence, meeting preparation, and follow-up actions efficiently
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders across time zones
Maintain accurate records of appointments, decisions, expenses, and confidential documents
Use relevant tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Zoom
Support the wider team with event coordination, reporting, and ad hoc administrative tasks
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve executive productivity

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience as an executive assistant or related role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and online communication tools
Able to work independently and manage your own time
High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Experience working with UK-based clients or employers is advantageous
Must have a reliable laptop, stable internet connection, and a quiet working environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Manage and support the diary, travel arrangements, and communications of executives
Handle incoming correspondence, meeting preparation, and follow-up actions efficiently
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders across time zones
Maintain accurate records of appointments, decisions, expenses, and confidential documents
Use relevant tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Zoom
Support the wider team with event coordination, reporting, and ad hoc administrative tasks
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve executive productivity 🎯 Requirements
2+ years of experience as an executive assistant or related role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and online communication tools
Able to work independently and manage your own time
High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Experience working with UK-based clients or employers is advantageous
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Hard Skills & Tools

executive supportdiary managementtravel arrangementsmeeting preparationrecord keepingworkflow improvementevent coordinationreportingadministrative tasksproblem-solving

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillstime managementattention to detailproactive approachindependencemultitaskingefficiencystakeholder engagementadaptability