Executive Assistant

hotsourced; Remote; ZAR 360 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking property development firm seeks a talented Associate to work closely with the CEO and senior leadership. This fully remote role involves executive support, project ownership, and strategic contributions to the company’s growth. Ideal for recent graduates with a keen interest in property development and sustainability. A competitive salary of ZAR 360,000–400,000 offers the chance to drive meaningful change. Join a supportive culture that values learning and initiative.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully remote role

Mentorship and training

Qualifications

• Excellent commercial English and professional communication skills.
• Highly organised, technologically proficient, and detail-oriented.
• Abundant common sense and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Act as Executive Assistant to the CEO, managing priorities and communications.
• Coordinate across stakeholders for key initiatives.
• Research and analyse international expansion markets.

Skills

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Analytical mindset

Technological proficiency

Job description

Company Overview

We are a UK-based group operating across property development, operational asset management, and technology-enabled platforms. Our focus is on building high-quality, scalable businesses that create long-term value while tackling meaningful challenges — including affordable housing, sustainability, and climate impact.

As we continue to scale internationally, we are investing in future leaders who want early exposure to how ambitious, founder-led businesses grow. This role sits at the centre of that journey, working directly with the CEO and senior leadership team.

Role Overview

This role combines Founder’s Associate and CEO Executive Assistant responsibilities with broad exposure to business operations, strategy, and international growth.

The core objective of the role is to “buy back” CEO and senior management time, improve productivity, and act as an active contributor and accelerator to the group’s growth during its scale‑up and international expansion phase.

You will work directly with the Founder and senior leaders, taking ownership of priority projects, coordinating across teams, and progressively building responsibility for outcomes. This is an ideal role for a highly capable graduate or early‑career professional with ambition, curiosity, and a strong desire to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Business Support

• Act as Executive Assistant to the Founder / CEO, managing priorities, schedules, communications, and follow‑ups
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve productivity and operational efficiency across leadership and teams
• Coordinate across internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely execution of key initiatives

Operations, People & Growth Projects

• Assess current operational systems and resource deployment, identifying inefficiencies and opportunities to improve or outsource lower‑value tasks
• Support analysis on optimal next hires and assist with improving team engagement, wellbeing, and productivity
• Manage and coordinate HR and recruitment‑related projects as the company scales in the UK and internationally
• Support the setup of new country offices over time and assist with building and coordinating local teams

Research, Strategy & Expansion

• Research and analyse international expansion markets, comparing viability and opportunity for future growth
• Support research on property sites and development opportunities, including initial analysis
• Assist with design research, interior specifications, and early‑stage feasibility work
• Research and source international procurement opportunities to drive scale efficiencies

Sustainability, Innovation & External Engagement

• Assist with carbon impact and sustainability calculations and reporting
• Support engagement with government support schemes, universities, and R&D initiatives
• Coordinate side projects, pilots, and innovation initiatives
• Organise events for internal teams, clients, suppliers, and partners

Required Qualification

Core Traits & Mindset

• Abundant common sense and sound judgment
• Excellent commercial English and professional communication skills
• Highly organised, technologically proficient, and detail‑oriented
• Solution‑oriented with a strong bias toward action
• Continuous learner with an inquisitive and analytical mindset
• Self‑motivated, able to work autonomously, and comfortable taking responsibility for outcomes
• Ambitious, hungry for success, and driven to add value every day

Interests & Motivation

• Genuine interest in property development, design, operational asset management, and investment
• Interest in innovation and the use of technology to improve traditional industries
• Strong desire to be part of solving big challenges, such as affordable housing and climate change

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Founder Associate, Operations Assistant, or Business Analyst
• Exposure to startups, scale‑ups, or entrepreneurial environments
• Interest in people management, strategy, sustainability, or international expansion
• Comfort working with senior stakeholders and managing multiple workstreams

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 – 17:00 GMT
• 10:00 – 19:00 South Africa Standard Time (SAST)

Benefits / What We Offer

• Competitive graduate‑level annual salary: ZAR 360,000 – 400,000, depending on experience
• Fully remote role with international exposure
• Direct, day‑to‑day access to the Founder / CEO and senior leadership
• Broad business exposure across property, technology, sustainability, and international growth
• Supportive, entrepreneurial culture that values learning, ownership, and initiative
• Full onboarding, training, and ongoing mentorship