Admin Assistant

Remote Recruitment

Cape Town

Remote

ZAR 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote
UK-hours work

Job summary

Remote Recruitment is hiring an Admin Assistant for a UK-based employer, offering a fully remote role from South Africa. You’ll support a busy team with scheduling, inbox management and record-keeping from 09:00 to 17:00 UK time.

You’ll need strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent written English, and the discipline to work from a quiet home setup. Google Workspace familiarity is a bonus, with UK-hours alignment and room to grow.

Qualifications

  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to manage multiple calendars and inboxes with accuracy.
  • Strong written English and attention to detail.
  • Reliable home internet and a quiet space for UK-hours work.

Responsibilities

  • Manage diaries, meeting bookings and email correspondence for the team.
  • Keep digital filing systems accurate and easy to navigate.
  • Capture and update records with careful attention to detail.
  • Prepare simple documents, reports and presentations in Microsoft Office.

Skills

Microsoft Office
Calendar management
Strong written English
Reliable home internet
Proactive organisation

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Remote Recruitment is hiring an Admin Assistant for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa.

Role overview

You'll be the backbone of a busy UK team, keeping schedules, inboxes and records running smoothly from day one.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage diaries, meeting bookings and email correspondence for the team
  • Keep digital filing systems accurate and easy to navigate
  • Capture and update records with strong attention to detail
  • Prepare simple documents, reports and presentations in Microsoft Office

What you'll need

  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Comfort managing multiple calendars and inboxes at once
  • Strong written English and attention to detail
  • Reliable home internet and a quiet space for UK-hours work
  • A proactive, organised approach to admin tasks

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Google Workspace
  • Experience supporting a UK-based team

What's on offer

A permanent, fully remote role with a UK employer, working 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST), with a supportive team and room to grow your admin career.

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