Executive Virtual Assistant

Growth Troops; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in virtual support seeks a proactive Executive Virtual Assistant in Johannesburg. This remote role involves managing calendars, organizing communications, and supporting professionals with various administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have over two years of experience, exceptional organizational skills, and proficiency with tools like Google Workspace and project management software.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in executive assistance or admin support.
• Proficient with communication tools and task management applications.
• Fluency in English with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings across time zones.
• Organize email inboxes, draft communications, and ensure follow-ups.
• Prepare reports and client-facing documents clearly and polished.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Discretion

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Zoom

Asana

Trello

ClickUp

Job description

Remote | Full-Time or Part-Time

Department: Executive Support

• Administrative
• Operations
  
  

About Us

We’re a global provider of high-quality virtual support for executives, entrepreneurs, and fast-moving teams across industries like healthcare, e-commerce, and consulting. By taking care of day-to-day operational tasks, we empower our clients to stay focused on what matters most—growth, strategy, and execution.

About The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Executive Virtual Assistant to support busy professionals with essential administrative tasks. You’ll become a trusted right-hand partner—managing calendars, streamlining communications, organizing data, and making operations run smoothly behind the scenes. This role is fully remote and ideal for someone who thrives on structure, loves solving problems, and brings a service-first mindset to everything they do.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings across multiple time zones
• Organize email inboxes, draft and send communications, and ensure follow-ups
• Conduct research and summarize key findings into executive-friendly briefs
• Prepare reports, slide decks, and client-facing documents with clarity and polish
• Maintain task tracking systems (Asana, Trello, ClickUp) to keep workflows on track
• Update and maintain digital files, CRMs, and databases
• Support travel planning, event scheduling, and logistics as needed
• Assist with reporting, data entry, and light operations tasks
  
  

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in executive assistance, admin support, or operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask independently
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and task/project management tools
• Discretion with confidential information and a professional, service-oriented attitude
• Fluency in English and comfort working with international teams
  
  

You’ll Thrive If You Are

• A self-starter who anticipates needs and takes initiative
• Someone who enjoys creating order and improving processes
• Comfortable with flexible workflows and remote collaboration
• Focused, reliable, and motivated by a job well done