Remote Senior Administrative Assistant for Executives

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-friendly environment

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Senior Administrative Assistant to support senior executives in a fully remote, global team setting. The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, strong communication, and discretion to manage confidential matters across time zones.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of executive support experience, a Bachelor's degree, and proven proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools such as Zoom, MS Teams, and Slack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as an Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar role, with remote work experience preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, Slack).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and adaptability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Reliable internet connection and dedicated home office setup for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to executives, including calendar management and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for meetings, presentations, and reports.
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including emails and calls.
• Organize and maintain digital filing systems for easy document access.
• Conduct research and prepare summaries or briefs as required.
• Act as liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Assist with project coordination and tracking tasks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Utilize virtual collaboration tools to enable seamless communication within the remote team.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Discretion

Remote work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Senior Administrative Assistant to support senior executives in a fully remote, global team setting. The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, strong communication, and discretion to manage confidential matters across time zones.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of executive support experience, a Bachelor's degree, and proven proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools such as Zoom, MS Teams, and Slack.