Remote Administrative Assistant — Entry Level Growth

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Administrative Assistant for a fully remote role, ideal for someone starting their administrative career. You will support multiple departments with data entry, document preparation, scheduling, and records management from Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

This remote-first position requires strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to work independently within a distributed team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; further administrative training or certification is a plus.
• Basic understanding of administrative procedures and office practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a remote setting.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Eagerness to learn and develop administrative skills.
• Comfortable using communication and collaboration tools for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry and maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Provide support in preparing documents, reports, and presentations.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including emails and phone calls, professionally.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments as directed.
• Organize and maintain digital files and records for easy access.
• Assist with basic research tasks as required by the team.
• Support the onboarding process for new remote team members.
• Manage office supplies for the remote team as needed.
• Help coordinate logistics for virtual events and team activities.
• Contribute to a positive and productive remote work environment.

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Administrative Assistant for a fully remote role, ideal for someone starting their administrative career. You will support multiple departments with data entry, document preparation, scheduling, and records management from Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

This remote-first position requires strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to work independently within a distributed team.