Senior Executive Assistant - Remote, Gatekeeper & Ops Pro

Assist World; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Full-time

Job summary

Assist World is seeking a high-level Executive Assistant to support the executive team in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on protecting the executive’s time, managing communications, and enabling smooth internal coordination.

You will work under the current EA, learn systems quickly, and transition to independent support after onboarding, with a remote-work setup and US Pacific–time overlap. Strong judgment and organization are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making ability.
• Ability to confidently say “no” on behalf of the executive.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working in structured, fast-paced environments.
• Experience with Google Workspace.
• AI awareness or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Inbox & Communication Management: manage and triage incoming emails, respond or redirect requests, act as gatekeeper for high-priority items.
• Calendar & Time Protection: manage executive calendar, decline or reschedule unnecessary meetings, allocate time effectively.
• Business Operations Support: help keep internal workflows on track and coordinate across team members; ensure follow-ups and tasks are completed.
• Collaboration with EA Team: work under the current EA, learn systems quickly, transition to independent support after onboarding.

Skills

Executive assistant experience

Excellent judgment

Gatekeeper capability

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Structured, fast-paced environments

AI awareness / learning willingness

Remote work

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Assist World is seeking a high-level Executive Assistant to support the executive team in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on protecting the executive’s time, managing communications, and enabling smooth internal coordination.

You will work under the current EA, learn systems quickly, and transition to independent support after onboarding, with a remote-work setup and US Pacific–time overlap. Strong judgment and organization are essential for success.