Remote Administrative Specialist for Social Impact Programs

Placements24; Sol Plaatje Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Health, dental, vision benefits

Professional development

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive remote support for charitable programs. You will manage records, coordinate virtual meetings, handle communications, and assist with basic bookkeeping while enabling program staff and leadership to work efficiently from home.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, proactive scheduling, and strong written and verbal communication in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Administrative Assistant or in a similar support role.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize electronic files, documents, and databases to ensure information is easily accessible.
• Schedule and coordinate virtual meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements as needed.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including emails, phone calls, and correspondence.
• Provide support for program activities, such as preparing materials for virtual events or training sessions.
• Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks, expense tracking, and invoice processing.
• Maintain office supplies inventory for remote staff and coordinate procurement as needed.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of the organization.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Teams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive remote support for charitable programs. You will manage records, coordinate virtual meetings, handle communications, and assist with basic bookkeeping while enabling program staff and leadership to work efficiently from home.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, proactive scheduling, and strong written and verbal communication in a mission-driven environment.