Remote Executive Assistant for Startup Leaders

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible working hours

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Executive Support Specialist to provide high-level administrative support to the executive team from a home office in South Africa.

You will manage complex calendars, arrange travel, prepare documents, screen communications, and coordinate virtual meetings while maintaining strict confidentiality.

This fast-paced, fully remote role requires strong organization, proactive problem-solving, and excellent communication, with flexibility for international coordination.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role, preferably remote.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate complex calendars for multiple executives.
• Arrange travel logistics (domestic and international) including flights and accommodation.
• Prepare, proofread, and edit presentations, reports, and executive correspondence.
• Screen emails and calls, acting as gatekeeper for the executive team.
• Organize virtual meetings with agendas and distribute minutes.
• Handle expense reporting and reconcile corporate credit card statements.
• Maintain confidential files and sensitive information with discretion.
• Conduct research and compile information for projects and meetings.
• Anticipate executive needs and proactively address potential issues.
• Serve as liaison between the executive team and internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Executive support

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Zoom

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Executive Support Specialist to provide high-level administrative support to the executive team from a home office in South Africa.

You will manage complex calendars, arrange travel, prepare documents, screen communications, and coordinate virtual meetings while maintaining strict confidentiality.

This fast-paced, fully remote role requires strong organization, proactive problem-solving, and excellent communication, with flexibility for international coordination.