Remote Administrative Assistant – Operations & Research Support

Growth Troops; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Remote Administrative Assistant to support clients with various operational tasks. Your role will involve conducting research, organizing documents, and ensuring efficient communication. The position offers flexible work hours and the chance to contribute significantly while working independently across various industries.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Remote working

Variety of clients and industries

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in administrative or virtual assistant roles.
• Strong research, writing, and documentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct online research and prepare summaries or briefs.
• Organize digital files and maintain records.
• Assist with data entry and reporting.

Skills

Research

Documentation

Organization

Detail Orientation

Tools

Google Workspace

Cloud-Based Systems

Job description

Location: Remote

Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

We’re hiring a Remote Administrative Assistant to support clients with research, documentation, and operational tasks. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on structure, organization, and behind-the-scenes problem-solving. You'll play a key role in helping professionals and teams stay efficient and informed across a variety of day-to-day needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct online research and prepare summaries, briefs, or comparison documents
• Organize digital files, maintain records, and update internal databases
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and internal documentation
• Support task tracking and documentation within project management tools
• Help coordinate logistics, such as travel research and vendor communication
• Prepare slide decks and assist with presentations when needed
  
  

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in administrative, operations, or virtual assistant roles
• Strong research, writing, and documentation skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and cloud-based systems
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to stay organized across multiple tasks
• Self-motivated, reliable, and process-oriented with strong follow-through
  
  

Why This Role

• Work remotely with flexible hours
• Support a variety of clients and industries
• Contribute to meaningful work while building long-term operational value
• Ideal for those who enjoy independent work and improving systems behind the scenes