Remote Executive Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Premium salary package

Home office setup support

Health, dental & vision insurance

Professional development funding

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Executive Assistant to support our senior leadership. This fully remote role demands autonomy, discretion, and exceptional organizational skills to manage complex calendars, coordinate international travel, and prepare detailed reports and presentations.

You will act as a primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders, protect confidential information, and contribute to the efficiency of an executive function within a globally distributed

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably supporting C-suite executives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and remote collaboration tools.
• Exceptional organizational, time management and multitasking abilities.
• Superior written and verbal communication with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize senior executives' schedules and complex calendars.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas and itineraries.
• Prepare and edit high-level reports, presentations, and documents.
• Screen communications and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and ensure data security.
• Conduct research, compile information, and assist with special projects.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication

Discretion

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Slack

Asana

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Remote Executive Assistant to provide top-tier support to their senior leadership team. This is a fully remote position, demanding a high level of autonomy, discretion, and exceptional organizational skills. You will be responsible for managing complex schedules, coordinating international travel, preparing detailed reports and presentations, and acting as a primary liaison for executives. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner, anticipating needs and ensuring the smooth flow of information and operations from their home office, contributing significantly to the efficiency and success of the executive function, and enabling seamless collaboration across a distributed workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the demanding schedules of senior executives, including complex calendar coordination and meeting arrangements.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, visas, and detailed itineraries.
• Prepare and edit high-level correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Act as a key point of contact, screening communications and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and ensure data security.
• Conduct research, compile information, and assist with special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (7+ years) as an Executive Assistant , preferably supporting C-suite executives in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and expertise in remote collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack, Asana).
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with impeccable attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, problem-solve proactively, and work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Premium salary package reflecting the senior nature of the role and remote flexibility.
• Full remote work status with comprehensive support for home office setup.
• Executive-level health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for professional development and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to work closely with top-tier leadership in a globally-minded organization.