Executive Assistant (Remote, Contractor)

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with an international client as part of a small, close‑knit, fully remote team. You will support two senior stakeholders by managing their schedules, inboxes, and a range of communications, operations and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is down‑to‑earth, warm, and passionate about start‑ups.

Key responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings and coordinate travel for two executives.
• Monitor and triage email inboxes, ensuring timely responses.
• Handle internal and external communications on behalf of the stakeholders.
• Provide operational and administrative support, including document preparation and filing.
• Assist with ad‑hoc projects and tasks as needed.

Required profile

• Demonstrable experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proactive communication skills.
• Strong initiative, independence and ability to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills across diverse personalities.
• Organised, effective time‑manager comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Empathetic, flexible team player who embraces change and challenges.

Required skills

• Technologically savvy with a quick aptitude for learning new software and systems.

What we offer

• Fully remote work based in South Africa.
• Competitive market‑based compensation, dependent on skills and experience.
• Contractor arrangement with flexible hours (not guaranteed).