Executive Assistant

TalentPop App; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 692 000 - 1 039 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading E-Commerce enablement company is seeking an Executive Assistant to support its founders and executives. This remote, full-time role involves managing calendars, travel, and projects, ensuring leaders can focus on strategic tasks. Ideal candidates will have administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Benefits include remote work, growth opportunities, and health insurance.

Benefits

100% remote work

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Health and dental insurance

Access to learning tools

Qualifications

• More than 6 months of administrative or executive assistant experience.
• Clear, confident, and discreet communicator.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn.
• Available full-time during U.S. business hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, emails, travel, and logistics.
• Support high-stakes decision-making through research.
• Coordinate projects end-to-end.
• Act as a liaison between clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Tech-savviness

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Executive Assistant – Remote, Full-Time Opportunity

Be the strategic right hand that keeps leaders moving forward. We’re a fast-growing E-Commerce enablement company on a mission to help brands scale through world-class talent — and we’re launching one of our most exciting roles of 2025: Executive Assistant (EA).

As an EA, you’ll be the strategic right hand to founders, department leads, and executives — keeping them organized, focused, and moving fast. You’ll manage calendars, inboxes, travel, meetings, and special projects while anticipating needs before they arise. Your work will have a direct impact on our clients’ ability to lead effectively and scale their businesses.

What You’ll Do

• Manage calendars, emails, travel, and logistics with precision
• Support high-stakes decision-making through research and preparation
• Coordinate projects end-to-end with a proactive, solutions-first mindset
• Act as a trusted liaison between clients and stakeholders
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and exceptional communication

What We’re Looking For

• More than 6 months of administrative or executive assistant experience (preferably supporting high-level executives or clients)
• Clear, confident, and discreet communicator (verbal and written)
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn
• Available full-time during U.S. business hours (40 hrs/week)

Technical Requirements

• Stable DSL, Cable, or Fiber internet connection (minimum 25 Mbps for both download and upload speed)
• Personal PC or laptop with at least an i5 processor (or equivalent)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 100% remote work — work from anywhere
• Growth opportunities through performance reviews and skill development
• Paid time off to support your work-life balance
• Health and dental insurance (or a health stipend based on location)
• Access to learning tools and constructive feedback to support your career path
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions truly matter

Important: To be considered for this position, please make sure to include the following application code in your submission: EA. This code helps us quickly identify applicants for the Executive Assistant role. Applications submitted without this code may experience delays in processing. Be sure to highlight it clearly when you apply so our recruitment team knows you’ve carefully read the job posting.

Apply now and grow with TalentPop!