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Remote Personal Assistant

  • Remote
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • $900 - $900 per month

Job description

The monthly salary is $900.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and coordinate executive calendars, including scheduling, rescheduling, and confirming meetings, appointments, and events across multiple time zones.

  • Monitor and manage inboxes by prioritising emails, responding professionally on behalf of executives, and ensuring urgent matters are addressed promptly.

  • Coordinate local and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, transportation, itineraries, and last-minute changes.

  • Prepare, edit, proofread, and organise documents, reports, presentations, proposals, and correspondence with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

  • Track tasks, deadlines, projects, and follow-ups to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and accountability across teams.

  • Act as a gatekeeper and first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining professional communication at all times.

  • Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, integrity, and professionalism.

  • Provide bookkeeping and administrative support, including invoicing, expense tracking, payment follow-ups, and maintaining accurate records.

  • Support operational workflows by creating and maintaining systems, processes, SOPs, and digital filing structures.

  • Coordinate virtual meetings, prepare agendas, take meeting notes, and follow up on action items.

  • Assist with research, data collection, reporting, and project coordination as required.

  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, and team members to ensure tasks and deliverables are completed efficiently.

  • Utilise project management and communication tools such as Asana, ClickUp, Slack, Trello, Microsoft Teams, and Google Workspace to maintain workflow and collaboration.

  • Anticipate executive needs, solve problems proactively, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks in a fast-paced remote environment.

Job requirements

Requirements & Skills

  • Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, or Administrative Coordinator in a remote or fast-paced environment.

  • Exceptional organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, and project management platforms such as Asana, ClickUp, or Trello.

  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.

  • Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision while remaining highly responsive and accountable.

  • Experience with bookkeeping, invoicing, CRM systems, or operational support will be advantageous.

  • Ability to manage executive priorities, stakeholder communication, and operational workflows effectively.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and resourceful Remote Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role requires someone who can think ahead, manage competing priorities, and provide seamless support to executives and teams remotely.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and confident in handling a wide range of administrative and operational responsibilities. You should be comfortable working independently, communicating professionally with clients and stakeholders, and taking ownership of tasks from start to finish.

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