Assist World
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USD 600–800/yr

Executive Assistant

South AfricaSouth AfricaRemoteExecutive Assistant / Operationsmid
Executive AssistantAdministration & Office Support
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About the RoleWe're looking for a highly organised, proactive, and experienced Executive & Personal Assistant to support a fast-moving entrepreneur managing multiple businesses, client commitments,

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Executive AssistantAdministration & Office Support
About the Role
We're looking for a highly organised, proactive, and experienced Executive & Personal Assistant to support a fast-moving entrepreneur managing multiple businesses, client commitments, and a busy family life.
This isn't a traditional EA role supporting a single business. You'll be responsible for helping manage several professional ventures alongside personal administration, acting as a trusted right-hand partner who can bring structure, organisation, and efficiency to a dynamic environment.
The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, takes initiative,
communicates exceptionally well, and enjoys staying one step ahead.

What You'll Be Supporting
Business Operations
● Calendar and schedule management across multiple businesses
● Email and inbox management
● Meeting coordination and appointment scheduling
● Administrative support and document preparation
● Task management and follow-up
● Research projects and information gathering
● Internal coordination across teams and stakeholders
● Managing priorities and ensuring deadlines stay on track

Client & Professional Support
● Professional email communication with clients
● Meeting preparation and follow-up
● Organising information and resources
● Supporting project and workflow administration

Personal Assistance
● Personal calendar management
● Family scheduling and appointment coordination
● Travel research and booking support
● Managing personal administrative tasks
● General life organisation and planning assistance
  • Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Chief of
    Staff-style support role
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Strong organisational and time-management abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving skills and initiative
  • Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets)
  • Slack
  • Asana or similar project management platforms
  • Loom or video-based communication tools
  • Figma experience is a bonus but not essential
  • Keeping calendars organised and conflict-free
  • Proactively reminding and preparing the executive for meetings
  • Managing inboxes efficiently and keeping communications moving
  • Following up without being asked
  • Quickly acknowledging tasks and maintaining clear communication
  • Taking ownership of administrative responsibilities
  • Bringing calm and organisation to a busy, fast-paced environment
  • Proactive rather than reactive
  • Highly responsive and communicative
  • Detail-oriented and reliable
  • Comfortable receiving instructions via Loom recordings, Slack messages, and voice, notes
  • Naturally organised and process-driven
  • Adaptable and resourceful
  • Able to work with urgency when required
  • Why Join Assist World?

    100% REMOTE
    $50 birthday bonus
    $200 testimonial bonus
    $500 entry monthly raffle
    NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    South Africa
    Remote within one country
    Who can apply
    ZA

    Listing Details

    Posted
    June 18, 2026
    First seen
    June 18, 2026
    Last seen
    June 19, 2026

    Posting Health

    Days active
    0
    Repost count
    1
    Trust Level
    81%
    Scored at
    June 18, 2026

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    Assist World
    Employees
    5
    Founded
    2022
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    Assist WorldExecutive AssistantUSD 600–800