Remote Executive Assistant for PM & Project Support

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Access to PM tools

Health and wellness benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Executive Administrative Assistant with a strong focus on Project Management support. This fully remote role supports senior executives across IT consulting, coordinating calendars, meetings, and documentation for multiple projects in a fast-growing firm.

You will work independently from anywhere in South Africa, leveraging digital tools to streamline communication, track milestones, and ensure on-time delivery of project tasks while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as an Executive Administrative Assistant.
• At least 2 years supporting project management functions.
• Experience in a fully remote environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Discretion handling confidential information.
• Proactive problem solving and autonomy.
• IT or consulting industry experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative support including calendar management, travel arrangements, and correspondence.
• Assist Project Managers with scheduling project meetings, client calls, and team synchronization sessions.
• Prepare and distribute project-related documentation, including minutes, status reports, and action items.
• Maintain project documentation repositories and ensure all project-related files are organized and accessible.
• Act as a liaison between executives, project teams, and clients, facilitating clear communication.
• Track project milestones and deadlines, flagging potential risks or delays to project managers.
• Manage expense reporting and invoice processing for project-related activities.
• Conduct research and compile information to support project planning and execution.
• Assist with onboarding new project team members and ensuring resources are available.
• Contribute to efficient remote administrative and project support processes.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication

Remote work

PM support

Prioritization

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Asana

Trello

Jira

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Executive Administrative Assistant with a strong focus on Project Management support. This fully remote role supports senior executives across IT consulting, coordinating calendars, meetings, and documentation for multiple projects in a fast-growing firm.

You will work independently from anywhere in South Africa, leveraging digital tools to streamline communication, track milestones, and ensure on-time delivery of project tasks while maintaining