Remote Executive Assistant & Operations Support

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Fully remote work

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly organized Senior Administrative Assistant to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on supporting multiple departments and management, maintaining confidentiality, and using digital tools to optimize operations.

Ideal candidates will have proven admin experience, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote environment. A reliable internet connection and home office setup are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar role.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, Asana).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and initiative.
• Discretion handling confidential information.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further admin qualifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate executive schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements with meticulous attention to detail.
• Prepare, format, and proofread documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Act as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders via email, phone, and video conferences.
• Organize and maintain digital filing systems for easy retrieval.
• Assist with project management tasks, tracking progress and coordinating team efforts.
• Conduct research and compile data for projects and operations.
• Support onboarding for new remote team members.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Slack

Zoom

Asana

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly organized Senior Administrative Assistant to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on supporting multiple departments and management, maintaining confidentiality, and using digital tools to optimize operations.

Ideal candidates will have proven admin experience, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote environment. A reliable internet connection and home office setup are essential.