Remote Executive Assistant & Gatekeeper (Part-Time)

Somewhere; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Part time

Job summary

Somewhere is seeking a reliable Virtual Assistant to support executive communications and administrative coordination from a remote South Africa-based setup. The role starts part-time with a path to full-time as needs evolve, with working hours primarily during ET business hours and strong emphasis on professional phone and email handling.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, fluent in English, and comfortable managing calls and messages while maintaining a polished presence for external

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Virtual Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or similar support role.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Comfortable handling phone calls and email communication.
• Professional, reliable, and proactive approach to work.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls professionally and courteously
• Take accurate notes and relay messages to the appropriate team members
• Monitor and manage inbox communications
• Screen inquiries and route them to the correct person
• Respond to callers and emailers with clear, professional follow-up
• Help keep communication organized across the executive team
• Support general administrative tasks as needed
• Serve as a polished first point of contact for external stakeholders

Skills

English proficiency

Organization

Phone etiquette

Independent worker

Job description

Somewhere is seeking a reliable Virtual Assistant to support executive communications and administrative coordination from a remote South Africa-based setup. The role starts part-time with a path to full-time as needs evolve, with working hours primarily during ET business hours and strong emphasis on professional phone and email handling.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, fluent in English, and comfortable managing calls and messages while maintaining a polished presence for external