Remote Admin & Operations Support Specialist

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Bonuses based on performance

Home office expense support

Professional development

Collaborative remote culture

Standard employee benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Administrative Assistant to support a fast-growing e-commerce startup. You will manage calendars, draft emails, handle data entry, and maintain digital filing and CRM records from a home office.

The ideal candidate works independently with excellent time management, strong written and verbal communication, and fluency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Administrative Assistant in a remote or virtual setting.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills for remote work.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with proficiency in virtual tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience with CRM systems is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and maintain productivity remotely.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize digital calendars, schedule virtual meetings, and coordinate appointments.
• Handle email correspondence, respond to inquiries, and draft communications.
• Maintain digital filing systems and ensure easy access to documents.
• Perform data entry and update CRM systems.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other digital documents.
• Conduct online research and compile information as requested.
• Support team with administrative tasks and project coordination.
• Manage online office supply orders and coordinate virtual event logistics.
• Implement and maintain efficient remote workflows.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and security.

Skills

Remote work discipline

Calendar management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

CRM systems

Data entry

Organizational skills

Research

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

CRM systems

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Administrative Assistant to support a fast-growing e-commerce startup. You will manage calendars, draft emails, handle data entry, and maintain digital filing and CRM records from a home office.

The ideal candidate works independently with excellent time management, strong written and verbal communication, and fluency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and collaboration tools.