Executive Assistant to CEO

Somewhere; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic opportunity for an Executive Assistant to support the CEO of multiple fast-growing companies. This full-time remote role requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex schedules and communications. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced environment and be confident in handling high-level interactions. Compensation ranges from $1,500 to $3,000 per month based on experience, with potential performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Typing speed in the top 10–15% (minimum 60+ WPM).

Responsibilities

• Manage a dynamic calendar across multiple businesses.
• Monitor and manage the CEO’s inbox and prioritize messages.
• Create and maintain organized Google Sheets and Docs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Zoom

Job description

Executive Assistant to CEO (Multiple Companies)

Location :

Full-Time | U.S. Eastern Time (8am–6pm EST)

Reports To : About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, highly organized, and fast-moving Executive Assistant (EA) to support the CEO of a group of fast-growing companies. This is a full-time remote position for candidates based in South Africa or Latin America , with full availability during U.S. Eastern business hours .

This role goes far beyond traditional executive support. You’ll be the CEO’s right hand — managing schedules, communications, and high-level coordination across multiple ventures — while also leading proactive outreach and relationship-building efforts on the CEO’s behalf. The right candidate will be fast , responsive , resourceful , and confident interfacing with key stakeholders and executives .

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Operational Support

Manage a dynamic calendar across multiple businesses, including complex scheduling across time zones

Monitor and manage the CEO’s inbox, prioritize messages, draft responses, and ensure timely follow-ups

Prepare agendas, take notes, track follow-ups, and ensure alignment on key meetings and initiatives

Book and coordinate travel itineraries, accommodations, and logistics as needed

Track progress on business initiatives, coordinate with team members, and manage internal deadlines

Occasionally assist with personal tasks or logistics to free up executive focus

Stakeholder & External Relations

Make introductions on the CEO’s behalf to key stakeholders, clients, and collaborators

Conduct proactive outreach via email and social media for various business development and networking initiatives

Documentation & Reporting

Create and maintain organized Google Sheets, Docs, and other collaborative documents for ongoing projects and strategic lists

Provide weekly reports to the CEO on deliverables, priorities, and completed tasks

Required Skills & Experience

3+ years supporting senior executives or founders in a fast-paced environment

Extremely responsive and highly reliable, with strong attention to detail

Experience handling sensitive or high-level business communications

Confident navigating Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and other remote collaboration tools

Typing speed in the top 10–15% (minimum 60+ WPM )

Ability to work U.S. hours (8am–6pm EST)

Fast and consistent response times via Slack, text, email, and other communication channels

Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a proactive mindset

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience supporting CEOs or executives managing multiple companies

Familiarity with CRMs, project management platforms, or basic financial / admin tasks

Comfortable in a remote-first, high-autonomy, high-trust work environment

Compensation

Base Salary : $1,500–$3,000 / month based on experience.

Performance-based bonuses or incentives may apply

To Apply

Please submit : Your CV / Resume

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