Exec PA - Part-time - Remote (Johannesburg-based preferred, ideally near Sandton)

HR Studio (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable service provider is looking for an Executive Personal Assistant to provide remote support to a business leader based in Johannesburg. The role requires strong organizational skills, trustworthiness, and the ability to handle financial tasks and travel management. Candidates should have 5+ years of PA experience, own transport, and expertise with tools like Google Workspace and MS Office. This part-time position offers flexibility and autonomy.

Benefits

Remote flexibility

Autonomy and trust

Diverse mix of tasks

Impact in a small setup

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a PA or Executive Assistant, ideally for C-suite leaders.
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.
• Proven PA/EA experience at an executive level.

Responsibilities

• Handle financial tasks including payments and tracking balances.
• Support with tax preparation and liaise with accountants.
• Draft, edit, and manage contracts and documents.
• Manage all aspects of business and personal travel.

Skills

Trustworthiness

Organization

Communication

Tech literacy

Self-motivation

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Office

Dropbox

WhatsApp

Zoom

Job description

Job Description

We're Hiring : Executive Personal Assistant (PA)

Location: Remote (Johannesburg-based preferred, ideally near Sandton)

Job Type: Part-time (±27 hours / month), there might be additional house required during any given month

Work Arrangement: Remote with ad-hoc in-person support

Who We Are Recruiting For

Our client is a respected entrepreneur and business leader with a diverse portfolio of ventures. With a home base in Johannesburg and an office in Pretoria, he is now seeking an exceptionally trustworthy, proactive, and experienced Executive PA to provide seamless support. The role is largely remote, but you’ll need to be on‑hand and responsive when things come up; this is not a passive virtual assistant role.

Who You Are

• 5+ years’ experience as a PA or Executive Assistant, ideally for C‑suite leaders
• Based in or near Sandton, with a valid driver’s licence and your own vehicle
• Self‑motivated, organized, and thrives working independently
• Extremely trustworthy — you’ll be managing confidential financial and business information
• Calm under pressure, resourceful, and responsive to shifting priorities
• Tech‑literate and confident with remote coordination tools

Your Responsibilities

• Handle financial tasks, including payments, transfers, and tracking of balances across personal and business accounts
• Support with tax preparation – gathering documentation and liaising with accountants as needed
• Draft, edit, and manage contracts and documents – both online and printed
• Create templates and handle general admin and light reporting
• Be available to print, fetch, drop off, or deliver items in person around Johannesburg (typically once or twice a week)
• Provide proactive and responsive executive support – both structured tasks and ad‑hoc requests
• Manage all aspects of business and personal travel – research, bookings, and itineraries

What You Need

• Proven PA / EA experience at an executive level
• Unshakable integrity and discretion
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must have your own transport and ideally based within close reach of Sandton
• Proficiency with tools like Google Workspace, MS Office, Dropbox, WhatsApp, Zoom

Benefits

Why Join This Team?

• Part‑time, remote flexibility
• Autonomy and trust from a high‑level entrepreneur
• Diverse mix of tasks, no two days are the same
• Make a real impact in a lean and agile setup