Remote Administrative Lead — Strategy, Leadership & Operations

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Home office stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Administrative Lead to steer our administrative functions within a fully remote structure. This senior role will establish best practices for administrative support across the organization and guide a team of remote professionals to deliver consistent quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and superb communicator with 7+ years in leadership roles, strong knowledge of remote work tools, and a proven track record of

Qualifications

• 7+ years in administrative roles, with leadership or supervisory experience in remote settings.
• Proven ability to lead remote teams effectively.
• Strong knowledge of remote work best practices and collaboration tools.
• Excellent strategic planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a remote workforce with integrity.
• Experience establishing and optimizing remote admin workflows.
• Tertiary qualification in Business Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of remote administrative professionals.
• Develop, implement, and refine administrative policies for remote operations.
• Oversee digital calendars, scheduling, and communication systems for executive leadership.
• Ensure efficient handling of digital correspondence, documents, and records.
• Drive process improvements to enhance administrative efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide seamless administrative support for projects.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement processes for remote operational needs.
• Implement and oversee best practices for virtual meeting coordination and minute-taking.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in remote administration and implement relevant solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies in a remote context.

Skills

Leadership

Remote leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Project management

Office suite

PM software

Organization

Problem solving

Integrity

Discretion

Education

Business Admin degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Administrative Lead to steer our administrative functions within a fully remote structure. This senior role will establish best practices for administrative support across the organization and guide a team of remote professionals to deliver consistent quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and superb communicator with 7+ years in leadership roles, strong knowledge of remote work tools, and a proven track record of