Remote Executive Assistant

The Executive Space; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A women-driven executive assistance company in Cape Town is seeking a talented Executive Assistant to support high-profile executives. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and dedicated to professional growth within a collaborative environment. The role involves managing calendars, coordinating projects, planning travel, and providing personalized assistance. The company offers growth opportunities and recognizes excellence and loyalty. Join a dynamic team committed to success and innovation.

Benefits

Bonuses for exceptional performance

Bi-annual raises based on performance

Supportive and uplifting work environment

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Excels in managing tasks, schedules, and deadlines with precision.
• Anticipates needs and innovatively solves problems.
• Reliable in delivering high-quality results while maintaining confidentiality.
• Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibly adapts to shifting priorities and supports client and team needs.
• Proficient in office software, project management tools with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Efficiently coordinates and handles multiple priorities.
• Thrives independently and maintains composure in high-stakes situations.
• Dedicated to company growth while continuously learning and aligning with long-term goals.
• Confidently communicates while building positive professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and emails efficiently.
• Coordinate tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Arrange travel and plan events.
• Support personal tasks and wellness activities.
• Generate leads and manage social media.
• Plan and manage events with attention to detail.
• Act as a liaison and resolve client concerns.

Skills

Organized and Detail-Oriented

Proactive and Resourceful

Dependable and Discreet

Strong Communicator

Adaptable and Empathetic

Tech-Savvy and Analytical

Skilled in Project Management and Multitasking

Self-Motivated and Calm Under Pressure

Loyal and Visionary

Assertive and Personable

Job description

Overview

The Executive Space (TES) is a collaborative group of Virtual Executive Assistants (VEAs) working together to deliver exceptional support to high-profile executives globally. We are a young, fast-paced, women-only company driven by growth, teamwork, and innovation.

As we continue to expand, we are eager to find like-minded team members who share our passion for excellence, collaboration, and personal and professional development.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking a long-term career in a supportive, uplifting environment, committed to thriving and growing alongside a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Calendar & Email Management: Efficient scheduling, inbox organization, and professional communication.
• Project Management: Coordinating tasks, timelines, and deliverables for seamless project execution.
• Travel & Event Planning: Arranging travel, planning events, and addressing last-minute changes with proactive solutions.
• Personalized Assistance: Supporting personal tasks, recruitment, and wellness activities.
• Creative & Operational Support: Generating leads, managing social media, and handling data entry and research.
• Event Execution: Planning and managing events with attention to detail and creativity.
• Client Relations: Acting as a liaison, resolving concerns, and maintaining effective communication and follow-ups.

Requirements

• Organized and Detail-Oriented: Excels in managing tasks, schedules, and deadlines with precision.
• Proactive and Resourceful: Anticipates needs, takes initiative, and innovatively solves problems.
• Dependable and Discreet: Reliable in delivering high-quality results while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong Communicator: Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptable and Empathetic: Flexible to shifting priorities and supportive of client and team needs.
• Tech-Savvy and Analytical: Proficient in office software, project management tools, and emerging technologies, with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Skilled in Project Management and Multitasking: Efficiently coordinates and handles multiple priorities.
• Self-Motivated and Calm Under Pressure: Thrives independently and maintains composure in high-stakes situations.
• Loyal and Visionary: Dedicated to TES’s growth while continuously learning and aligning with long-term goals.
• Assertive and Personable: Confidently communicates while building positive, professional relationships.

Growth Opportunities

• Bonuses: Monthly rewards for exceptional performance based on client feedback, team interaction, and initiative.
• Raises: Bi-annual increases tied to performance and loyalty.

Why Join TES?

• A supportive, collaborative, and uplifting environment with no internal competition.
• Opportunities for career advancement with no glass ceiling.
• A stable and growing company committed to the success of its team members.
• Recognition and rewards for loyalty and excellence.

What We’re Looking For

TES values a go-getter attitude and innovative approach above experience, though prior EA experience remains essential. We prioritize cultural fit, adaptability, and a proactive mindset, seeking candidates who bring fresh ideas and take initiative. Loyalty, a commitment to personal and company growth, and viewing this role as a career—not just a stepping stone—are key qualities we seek in our team members.

If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding career with a fast-growing company, TES welcomes your application. Join us and be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and collaboration.