Remote Executive Assistant to C‑Suite Leaders

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Remote; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support our senior leadership team in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, and prepare executive-level documents with precision.

You will serve as a liaison with internal teams and external partners, handling confidential information with discretion. Strong communication, problem-solving, and independent work in a remote setting are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar high-level admin role.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple deadlines.
• Strong calendar management using Outlook/Google Calendar; proficient with Zoom/Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Discretion handling confidential information with professionalism; proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting; self-motivated.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; extensive relevant experience may be considered.
• Based in Midrand, Gauteng, ZA, eligible to work remotely within the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complex calendars for senior executives across time zones.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel including flights and stays.
• Prepare and edit reports, presentations, and documents per brand guidelines.
• Conduct research and compile information into concise formats.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Liaise with executives, staff, clients, and partners to support operations.
• Process expense reports and manage invoices accurately and timely.
• Anticipate executives' needs and resolve potential conflicts.
• Organize electronic and physical filing systems for easy retrieval.
• Provide general administrative support including mail and deliveries.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Discretion

Remote work

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Outlook

Google Calendar

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support our senior leadership team in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, and prepare executive-level documents with precision.

You will serve as a liaison with internal teams and external partners, handling confidential information with discretion. Strong communication, problem-solving, and independent work in a remote setting are essential for success.