Remote Executive Administrative Assistant

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full remote work flexibility

Health/dental/vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Executive Administrative Assistant to support the executive leadership team. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel across time zones, draft confidential documents, and serve as the primary liaison with stakeholders in a fast-paced virtual environment.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of C-suite support, advanced MS Office skills, exceptional organization, and a tactful, professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of executive support to C-suite executives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Strong organizational skills, prioritization, and confidentiality in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize executive calendars, coordinating meetings, travel, and appointments across time zones.
• Prepare and edit confidential correspondence, reports, and presentations with meticulous attention to detail.
• Act as a primary liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Conduct research, compile data, and prepare summaries for executive review.
• Handle and organize sensitive documents and information, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Anticipate executive needs and proactively address potential issues or conflicts.

Skills

Executive support

Communication

Discretion

Time management

Remote collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a highly skilled and discreet Remote Executive Administrative Assistant to provide top-tier support to their executive leadership team, operating entirely remotely. This critical role involves managing complex schedules, facilitating seamless communication, and handling sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. The ideal candidate is proactive, exceptionally organized, possesses superior judgment, and thrives in a fast-paced, virtual environment. This is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to high-level decision-making processes and drive efficiency for executives, offering the flexibility of a remote work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize executive calendars, coordinating meetings, travel, and appointments across time zones.
• Prepare and edit confidential correspondence, reports, and presentations with meticulous attention to detail.
• Act as a primary liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Conduct research, compile data, and prepare summaries for executive review.
• Handle and organize sensitive documents and information, maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Anticipate executive needs and proactively address potential issues or conflicts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience providing dedicated Executive Administrative Assistant support to C-suite executives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a remote setting.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and polished demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Proven experience managing complex travel arrangements and international logistics.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonuses.
• Full remote work flexibility.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to work closely with top leadership in a challenging and rewarding remote role.