Remote Executive & Operations Assistant (Part-Time)

Cherry Assistant

South Africa

On-site

ZAR 39,000 - 45,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive pay

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Cherry Assistant is hiring an Executive Assistant (Operations Assistant) for a US‑based consulting and advisory company. This part‑time remote role is ideal for someone highly organized, detail‑driven, proactive, and able to bring structure, consistency, and operational efficiency to a founder‑led small business.

Responsibilities include calendar management, meeting prep, process documentation, and supporting budgeting, invoicing, and vendor relations.

Qualifications

2–4 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Operations Coordinator, or similar role.
Prior operations experience strongly preferred.
Exceptional attention to detail and follow‑through.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to create clear, well‑organized documentation.
Comfort with or eagerness to learn process automation tools.
High proficiency in Google Workspace.
Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
Comfortable working independently in a founder‑led business.

Responsibilities

Executive Support: Manage calendar, scheduling, correspondence; prepare meeting agendas; take notes; track follow‑ups.
Documentation & Process Management: Create and maintain clear SOPs and client workflows; organize digital filing systems.
Process Improvement & Automation: Identify repetitive tasks and implement automation (Zapier/Make/Google scripts).
Operations Support: Assist with light project management, invoicing, budgeting, vendor relations, and client updates.