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Assist World

Executive / Personal Assistant

LocationSouth Africa
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
DepartmentVirtual Assistant / Part-Time
Company size51+ people
First seen3mo ago
Last seen22h ago
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 SupportingBusiness 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
What We’re Looking For (Essential Skills & Experience)
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Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Chief of
Staff-style support role
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Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
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Strong organisational and time-management abilities
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Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
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High attention to detail
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Strong problem-solving skills and initiative
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Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
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Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Technology & Tools
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Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets)
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Slack
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Asana or similar project management platforms
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Loom or video-based communication tools
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Figma experience is a bonus but not essential
Success in This Role Looks Like
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Keeping calendars organised and conflict-free
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Proactively reminding and preparing the executive for meetings
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Managing inboxes efficiently and keeping communications moving
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Following up without being asked
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Quickly acknowledging tasks and maintaining clear communication
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Taking ownership of administrative responsibilities
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Bringing calm and organisation to a busy, fast-paced environment
Ideal Personality
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Proactive rather than reactive
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Highly responsive and communicative
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Detail-oriented and reliable
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Comfortable receiving instructions via Loom recordings, Slack messages, and voice, notes
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Naturally organised and process-driven
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Adaptable and resourceful
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Able to work with urgency when required
Benefits
Why Join Assist World?
100% REMOTE
$50 birthday bonus
$200 testimonial bonus
$500 entry monthly raffle
NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM
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