Executive Assistant To The Ceo

Hire Overseas; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment agency is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO. This role involves supporting the founder across business and personal workflows, requiring high-level communication and research skills, along with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include managing schedules, conducting research, and coordinating personal tasks. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of experience supporting executives and excellent English communication skills. This position offers a remote working environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

14 days of Paid Time Off annually

Flexible remote setup

Direct partnership with a high-performance founder

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting founders, executives, or operating teams.
• Ability to operate with little direction and own outcomes.
• Comfortable with blended personal and business support.

Responsibilities

• Manage communications, schedules, decisions, and priorities across multiple companies.
• Conduct deep research on software and emerging solutions.
• Coordinate shopping, gifting, travel needs, and personal logistics.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Strong research instincts

Tech-savvy

High energy and upbeat presence

Tools

Slack

Asana

Job description

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We're looking for ahigh-level Executive Assistantwho can operate as the founder's right hand across business, operations, research, personal tasks, and decision-making support.

This role is built for someone who thrives in high-pressure environments, works fast, communicates clearly, and brings strong judgment to ambiguous problems.

You’ll handle a blend ofoperations, research, coordination, strategic support, and personal workflow management.

This is not a task-taking role.

You’ll be expected to anticipate needs, create structure, and keep the founder's world moving with clarity and momentum.

Why You’ll Want to Join

• You will be paid inUSD(bi-monthly : every 15th and 30th)
• Up to14 days of Paid Time Offannually (starting Day 1)
• Observance ofHolidaysbased on your location
• % remote setupwith flexibility to work where you perform best
• Direct partnership with a high-performance founder operating multiple ventures
• Exposure toagency operations, acquisition strategy, and growth systems
• Opportunity to grow intoChief of Staff or Operations leadership

What You’ll Work On

• Founder Support and Prioritization
  • Act as the founder's primary partner across personal and business workflows
  • Manage communications, schedules, decisions, and priorities across multiple companies
  • Filter, organize, and structure high-volume information so the founder always sees what matters
  • Anticipate needs before they're expressed and solve problems without handholding
• Research, Analysis, and Vendor Sourcing
  • Conduct deep research on software, AI tools, and emerging solutions
  • Compare options, prepare summaries, and recommend the strongest direction with clear reasoning
  • Source vendors for niche items like stationery, creative gifting, personal shopping needs, or specialty services
  • Handle lifestyle-oriented research that requires strong taste and Western cultural familiarity
• Operations and Systems Support
  • Support founder-led operations for a holding company acquiring businesses
  • Build structure inside fast-moving, chaotic environments when needed
  • Coordinate across teams, agencies, partners, or contractors
  • Maintain high accountability and clear communication across all moving parts
• Personal and Lifestyle Coordination
  • Manage personal tasks requiring discretion, emotional intelligence, and good taste
  • Coordinate shopping, gifting, travel needs, and personal logistics
  • Handle sensitive information with complete confidentiality

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experiencesupporting founders, executives, or operating teams
• Excellent English communication with near-native fluency
• High energy, upbeat presence, and the ability to match a fast, demanding workflow
• Strong research instincts and resourcefulness — you can find anything online
• Ability to operate with little direction, make decisions, and own outcomes
• Comfortable with blended personal and business support
• Tech-savvy and able to evaluate tools, apps, and AI solutions independently
• Experienced with Slack, Asana, CRMs, and modern online work systems

Nice to Have

• Experience in private equity, venture capital, or startup operations
• Background supporting founders in high-pressure or high-growth environments
• Experience with competitive research, systems building, or tech-forward workflows
• Familiarity with Western lifestyle expectations, brands, and cultural references

How to Apply

Please include : Yourupdated resume

Ashort 1–2 minute Loom videointroducing yourself and describing how you've supported founders or executives

A brief example of a complex problem you solved with minimal direction

Only candidates who submit a Loom video will be considered.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, operate with intensity and precision, and enjoy being the person who keeps everything moving, this role gives you direct access to high-level decision-making and the opportunity to build systems that scale across multiple businesses.