Project Manager / Executive Assistant - 10703

Somewhere; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is looking for a highly organized and tech-savvy Project Manager / Executive Assistant. This diverse role involves 70% project management and 30% executive assistance, ideal for someone who enjoys leveraging technology to streamline operations. Candidates should have proven experience in project management and possess excellent communication skills, with flexibility to support the dynamic needs of fast-paced founders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management and executive support.
• Highly tech-literate; ability to evaluate and suggest tools.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage various cross-functional projects from ideation to execution.
• Manage scheduling, calendar coordination, and travel arrangements.
• Proactively suggest and manage tech-based solutions to improve engagement and efficiency.

Skills

Project Management

Tech-savvy

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Full-Time | $1,500–$2,000 / month (Target : $1,800 / month)

We're looking for a highly organized and tech-savvy Project Manager / Executive Assistant to support two fast-paced, high-output founders. This role is approximately 70% project management and 30% executive assistance , ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys leveraging technology to streamline operations and solve problems creatively.

What You’ll Do :

Project Management (70%)

Lead and manage various cross-functional projects from ideation to execution

Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and workflows using available tools

Research and synthesize information into actionable strategies and proposals

Build lightweight tools (e.g., Slack integrations, bots) or manage the implementation of new solutions with low-code / no-code platforms

Proactively suggest and manage tech-based solutions to improve engagement and efficiency

Executive Assistance (30%)

Manage scheduling, calendar coordination, and travel arrangements

Prepare and organize documents, notes, and agendas

Handle communications and follow-ups with internal and external stakeholders

Help coordinate logistics for occasional virtual or in-person events

What We’re Looking For :

Proven experience in project management and executive support

Highly tech-literate; ability to evaluate and suggest tools (no need to code, but you should understand capabilities)

Creative, proactive, and independently driven with strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal

Comfortable wearing multiple hats and switching between strategic and tactical work

Working Hours & Flexibility :

Required : Minimum 4-hour overlap daily with both a West Coast-based and East Coast-based founder

Occasional evening availability may be needed for events or urgent matters (not a daily expectation)

Monthly compensation : $1,500–$2,000 (targeting $1,800 for the right candidate)

Interview process includes a take-home case study followed by 1–2 interviews

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