Executive Assistant

Somewhere; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a remote Executive Assistant supporting the Marketing function, where you'll manage schedules and coordinate projects directly with senior marketing leadership. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work flexibly while gaining exposure to global executives and marketing professionals.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Collaborative work environment

Flexibility for remote work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in a relevant field.
• Strong ability in managing sensitive materials.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Support senior marketing leaders with administration and project tasks.
• Manage schedules and coordinate marketing projects.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle client data with discretion.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Description

This is a full-time remote opportunity for an Executive Assistant supporting the Marketing function at a U.S.-based company. The successful candidate will work directly with senior marketing leadership and be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of marketing initiatives and administrative operations.

You’ll play a critical role in managing schedules, coordinating marketing projects, supporting campaign execution, and handling confidential materials with discretion. This is a rare opportunity to gain direct exposure to global executives and marketing professionals, with potential to grow into more strategic or creative responsibilities based on your strengths and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support to senior marketing leaders.
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and ensure timely follow-ups on action items.
• Coordinate internal communications, marketing documentation, and campaign timelines.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of marketing briefs, reports, and presentations.
• Help track deliverables and performance metrics across digital and traditional campaigns.
• Maintain organized digital records and marketing files in cloud-based systems.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including designers, writers, vendors, and team members.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality when handling marketing strategy, creative assets, or client data.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; a qualification in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
• Highly organized with strong time management and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and project tracking tools.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Availability to work during U.S. business hours.

www.somewhere.com

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing brand in the private investment industry.
• Fully remote position with flexibility for South America and South Africa-based candidates.
• Collaborative and creative work environment with clear direction and structured projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits through a managed services arrangement, including HR compliance, payroll management, and onboarding support.