Remote Executive Assistant

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from anywhere

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Executive Assistant to support senior leadership from a remote location. The role focuses on managing complex schedules, coordinating virtual meetings, handling sensitive communications, and anticipating executives' needs in a distributed environment.

The ideal candidate is proactive, tech-savvy, and discreet, with extensive EA experience in remote roles. This full-time position offers remote work flexibility and the opportunity to impact

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting C-level or senior executives in remote settings.
• Proficient with remote collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams, Slack, Google Workspace).
• Excellent organizational, multitasking and time-management skills for remote work.
• Strong written and verbal communication, professionalism, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and organize complex virtual calendars and meeting schedules for executives.
• Coordinate all aspects of virtual meetings, including platform setup, invitations, and follow-up actions.
• Screen, prioritize, and manage incoming electronic communications with discretion.
• Prepare and edit high-level correspondence, reports, and presentations using digital tools.
• Organize and maintain confidential digital files and records with stringent security protocols.
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders in a remote setting.

Skills

Executive support

Remote tools

Time management

Discretion

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Google Workspace

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and exceptionally organized Remote Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive, high-level support to their senior leadership team from a remote location. This critical role involves managing complex schedules, coordinating virtual meetings, handling sensitive communications, and anticipating the needs of executives working in a distributed environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter, adept at leveraging technology for seamless remote collaboration, and possesses outstanding discretion and professionalism. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced EA to excel in a fully remote capacity and make a significant impact on executive efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage and organize complex virtual calendars and meeting schedules for executives.


• Coordinate all aspects of virtual meetings, including platform setup, invitations, and follow-up actions.


• Screen, prioritize, and manage all incoming electronic communications with exceptional discretion.


• Prepare and edit high-level correspondence, reports, and presentations using digital tools.


• Organize and maintain confidential digital files and records with stringent security protocols.


• Act as a key liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-level executives, with a proven track record in remote roles.


• Advanced proficiency with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Workspace) and productivity software.


• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills, vital for remote work.


• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with impeccable professionalism.


• High level of discretion, trustworthiness, and ability to handle sensitive information remotely.


• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate needs in a virtual environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.


• Full-time remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.


• Opportunity to support top-tier leadership in a dynamic, global organization.


• Access to cutting-edge remote work technologies and support.


• Professional development and opportunities for advancement.