Administrative Assistant

Remote Recruitment

Admin Assistant managing inboxes, documents, data, and diaries for a UK-based team. Fully remote from South Africa during UK business hours.

Posted 8/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 ZAR 23,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and administrative capabilities, including proficiency in managing communications, data entry, and document preparation. Exhibits attention to detail and the ability to work independently while supporting team members effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clear Written And Spoken EnglishMicrosoft Office ProficiencyGoogle Workspace FamiliarityAttention To DetailAbility To Work Independently

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Data EntryDocument PreparationSpreadsheet ManagementEmail ManagementResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailReliabilityWillingness To Learn

Tools & Technologies

CRM SoftwareInternal Trackers

Industry Keywords

Administrative SupportData GatheringCalendar ManagementMeeting Scheduling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage inboxes, respond to routine emails and flag what needs attention
Update spreadsheets, CRMs and internal trackers accurately
Prepare documents, letters and simple reports
Schedule meetings and keep calendars current
Carry out research and data gathering tasks as requested
Support colleagues with ad hoc administrative work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Clear written and spoken English
Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Good attention to detail, particularly with data
Ability to work independently once tasks are handed over
Reliable internet connection, working laptop and quiet workspace
Availability across UK business hours
No years of experience required; willingness to learn and ability to pick things up quickly

Benefits

Comp & perks

A single monthly salary of R23 000, paid on time
Fully remote work from home anywhere in South Africa
Training and a proper handover before you start
A long-term placement with one UK employer
Support from the Remote Recruitment team throughout