Remote Executive Support Specialist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Premium health, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off and remote stip

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a polished Remote Executive Support Specialist to empower our C-suite with superior calendar management, travel coordination, and confidential communications from a fully remote setup in South Africa. You will streamline executive workflows, prepare briefing materials, and act as a trusted liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent organizational skills, discretion, and mastery of Microsoft Office and modern collaboration tools are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years direct support to C-suite or senior executive assistant roles, with strong remote work experience.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with ability to manage complex, competing priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and expert knowledge of virtual collaboration tools.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication with executive-level polish.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize complex calendars for C-suite executives, coordinating domestic and international meetings, travel, and appointments.
• Prepare, review, and edit confidential correspondence, reports, presentations, and other critical executive documents.
• Act as a primary liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring professional communication.
• Organize and manage logistics for executive board meetings, conferences, and other high-profile events remotely.
• Conduct in-depth research and compile comprehensive information for executive briefings and strategic initiatives.
• Process expense reports, invoices, and budget tracking with meticulous accuracy.
• Maintain secure and organized digital filing systems for all executive documentation.
• Handle highly confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Proactively identify and address potential conflicts or issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide dedicated administrative support and assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Time management

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading international e-commerce platform, is seeking a highly capable and proactive Remote Executive Support Specialist to provide elite administrative assistance to their C-suite executives. This is a fully remote position, offering the chance to work from anywhere within South Africa while supporting top-tier leadership. You will be responsible for managing complex schedules, coordinating high-level meetings, handling sensitive communications, and ensuring the efficient flow of information critical to executive decision‑making. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, discreet, resourceful, and possesses superior communication and digital collaboration skills. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, demanding environment and are adept at anticipating needs, this is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to a global organization remotely. We are seeking a polished professional committed to maintaining the highest standards of executive support from a distance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize complex calendars for C-suite executives, coordinating domestic and international meetings, travel, and appointments.
• Prepare, review, and edit confidential correspondence, reports, presentations, and other critical executive documents.
• Act as a primary liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring professional and timely communication.
• Organize and manage logistics for executive board meetings, conferences, and other high-profile events remotely.
• Conduct in-depth research and compile comprehensive information for executive briefings and strategic initiatives.
• Process expense reports, invoices, and budget tracking with meticulous accuracy.
• Maintain secure and organized digital filing systems for all executive-level documentation.
• Handle highly confidential information with the utmost integrity and discretion.
• Proactively identify and address potential conflicts or issues, ensuring smooth executive operations.
• Provide dedicated administrative support and assist with special projects as assigned by executives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience providing direct support to C-suite executives or in a senior executive assistant role, with strong remote work experience.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to manage complex, competing priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and expert knowledge of virtual collaboration and communication tools.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating executive-level polish.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a highly proactive and resourceful approach.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated, professional home office environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting executives in a global or e-commerce environment is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Annual salary of ZAR .
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled work-life flexibility.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off, including additional remote work stipends.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development within a global company.
• A dynamic, high-achieving, and supportive virtual work environment.