Remote Executive Assistant to C‑Suite | Discreet & Proactive

Placements24; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Executive Administrative Assistant to provide top-tier remote support to senior leadership. This fully remote role requires exceptional organization, proactive problem-solving and the ability to anticipate executives' needs from anywhere in South Africa.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate virtual meetings, handle confidential information and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operation and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, with significant remote work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, professional demeanour.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information and prioritize competing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complex calendars for multiple executives, including meetings and travel.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread high-level correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate and facilitate virtual executive meetings and handle logistics.
• Act as primary liaison between executives and stakeholders, screening inquiries with discretion.
• Conduct research and prepare briefing materials for executive meetings.
• Maintain organized confidential filing systems, digital and physical.

Skills

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Office Suite

Communication skills

Discretion

Time management

Remote work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Executive Administrative Assistant to provide top-tier remote support to senior leadership. This fully remote role requires exceptional organization, proactive problem-solving and the ability to anticipate executives' needs from anywhere in South Africa.

You will manage complex calendars, coordinate virtual meetings, handle confidential information and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operation and strategic alignment.