Senior Executive Assistant | Remote SA

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to support our senior leadership team in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare documents, and ensure efficient executive operations from a home office.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment, with strong English communication and discretion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant or similar senior support role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams).
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with multitasking ability.
• Discretion and high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and proactively anticipate needs.
• Experience managing complex international and domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and schedule meetings for executives.
• Arrange travel and prepare itineraries for international and domestic trips.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations with high accuracy.
• Conduct research and compile data for projects and executive requests.
• Screen calls, emails, and visitors as gatekeeper.
• Coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person meetings, including minutes.
• Process expense reports and manage departmental budgets as required.
• Maintain confidential digital and physical filing systems.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on executives’ behalf.
• Support special projects and ad-hoc administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion

Proactivity

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant to support our senior leadership team in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare documents, and ensure efficient executive operations from a home office.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment, with strong English communication and discretion.