Executive Assistant (Tech Savvy)

Lever, Inc.; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% REMOTE

Birthday bonus

Testimonial bonus

No tracker

Job summary

Assist World is hiring a proactive Executive Assistant to support leadership, HR admin, and daily operations. You’ll coordinate calendars, travel, interviews, and onboarding while maintaining confidential information with professionalism.

The role is 100% remote, full-time, and requires excellent English communication, strong organisation, and tech-savviness to adapt to growing processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executive/administrative support roles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive support and calendar management.
• Coordinate recruitment processes and liaise with candidates.
• Support HR administration and organizational records.
• Prepare documents, presentations and manage digital filing.

Skills

Executive Assistant

Operations Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a fast-growing, venture capital-backed technology company building innovative healthcare solutions. As they continue to scale, they're looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing structure, organisation, and efficiency to a growing business. This is more than a traditional EA role-you'll become a trusted partner across executive support, hiring operations, HR administration, and day-to-day business operations. We're looking for a proactive, highly organised Executive Assistant who can anticipate needs, solve problems independently, and communicate confidently across the team. You'll work closely with company leadership, helping ensure the business runs smoothly while supporting hiring, scheduling, administration, and operational projects.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Manage complex calendars and meeting scheduling
• Coordinate internal and external meetings
• Book domestic and international travel
• Manage executive inboxes (Gmail & Outlook)
• Prepare meeting agendas and follow-up actions

Hiring & Recruitment Operations

• Schedule interviews with candidates and hiring managers
• Coordinate recruitment processes
• Liaise with candidates professionally
• Keep applicant tracking systems and hiring documentation organised

HR & Operations

• Support employee onboarding and offboarding
• Assist with HR administration and documentation
• Maintain company records and internal documentation
• Coordinate office supplies and operational purchases
• Assist with company-wide administrative projects

General Administration

• Prepare documents and presentations
• Manage digital filing systems
• Coordinate with external suppliers and service providers
• Learn and utilise new software platforms as the business grows

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Exceptionally organised with outstanding attention to detail
• Highly proactive and able to work with minimal supervision
• A strong communicator with excellent written and spoken English
• Comfortable asking questions and taking initiative
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise multiple tasks
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new software
• Professional, reliable, and discreet when handling confidential information

Essential Skills

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Operations Assistant, or Administrative Assistant
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Experience using Google Workspace and Microsoft Outlook
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting startup or technology businesses
• Recruitment or HR administration experience
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Familiarity with DocuSign and document management
• Experience with project management tools (Asana, ClickUp, Monday.com, Notion, etc.)
• Experience coordinating remote teams

$1,000 - $1,400 a month

Remote | Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week

Why Join Assist World?

100% REMOTE

$50 birthdaybonus

$200 testimonial bonus

NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM