Personal Assistant

RecruitMyMom; Remote; ZAR 12 000 - 18 000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized veterinary service in South Africa is seeking an experienced remote part-time Personal Assistant to support a busy veterinarian with administrative tasks and client coordination. The role involves managing appointments, responding to client inquiries via email and WhatsApp, and maintaining schedules. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in a similar role, outstanding organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a flexible position with around 1-2 hours of work daily.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a remote Personal Assistant.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and communication tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine admin tasks and appointment scheduling.
• Respond to client messages via email or WhatsApp.
• Maintain calendars and bookings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Client communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WhatsApp

Job description

A specialist farm veterinarian, focusing on poultry, is seeking a professional and customer-focused part-time Personal Assistant to support routine administrative tasks and client coordination. This is a remote, part-time role requiring approximately 1-2 hours a day, with the potential to increase hours as the role develops.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys supporting a busy professional remotely, has strong attention to detail, and is comfortable handling administrative tasks and client communications as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with routine admin tasks and appointment scheduling
• Respond to client messages via email or WhatsApp as needed
• Answer client calls and take messages when the vet is unavailable
• Maintain calendars and bookings

Requirements

• 3+ years experience as a remote Personal Assistant
• Friendly, professional, and patient communication style
• Access to a reliable laptop with stable internet and backup power
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and WhatsApp
• Excellent organisational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a flexible, sometimes changing schedule
• Experience in veterinary or agricultural work is advantageous, but not essential