Executive Assistant

About the role

The Executive Assistant acts as the right‑hand to the executive team, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations so leaders can focus on strategic priorities. This fully remote role requires the candidate to be based in South Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars, schedule appointments, meetings, conferences and travel, prioritising requests and preparing executives for each event.
• Screen phone calls and emails, prioritize messages, and draft responses as needed.
• Arrange travel logistics, including flights, hotels, ground transport, restaurant reservations and expense reporting.
• Prepare meeting materials, create agendas, book conference rooms, take notes during meetings and distribute minutes.
• Organise and maintain digital filing systems, create presentations, reports and other documents.
• Support project work by conducting research, compiling data and following up on tasks.
• Oversee office operations such as ordering supplies, managing inventory and maintaining an organised work environment.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration or a related field.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and exercise discretion with confidential information.
• Highly reliable and detail‑oriented.

Required skills

• PowerPoint
• Word
• Excel
• Microsoft Office Suite