Remote Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work support

Online training resources

Professional development programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, prepare documents, and act as a primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate demonstrates discretion, superior communication, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar high-level administrative role.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with calendar management tools (Outlook/Google Calendar) and virtual collaboration platforms (Zoom/Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complex calendars for senior executives across time zones.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements at short notice.
• Prepare/edit correspondence, reports, and presentations per brand guidelines.
• Conduct research and compile information into concise formats.
• Handle confidential information with utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Serve as liaison between executives, staff, clients, and partners.
• Process expense reports and manage invoices timely and accurately.
• Anticipate executives' needs and address potential issues proactively.
• Organize electronic and physical filing systems for easy retrieval.
• Provide general administrative support, including mail and deliveries.

Skills

Calendar management

Time management

Communication

Discretion

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Outlook

Google Calendar

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, prepare documents, and act as a primary liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate demonstrates discretion, superior communication, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.