Senior Remote Executive Administrative Assistant

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid vacation

Remote work flexibility

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Executive Administrative Assistant to support our top-tier leadership. This fully remote role requires an experienced professional adept at discreet, proactive management of complex calendars, travel, and high-level communications for multiple executives.

You will coordinate international travel, prepare strategic documents, and help drive important projects. A quiet home office and reliable internet are required to enable seamless remote operations across

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in senior executive administrative support, including fully remote roles.
• Proven expertise in managing complex executive calendars, international travel, and event coordination.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and multitasking capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and modern collaboration tools such as Zoom, Teams, and Slack.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, business etiquette, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive support to C-suite and senior management.
• Manage complex calendars, meetings, and travel across time zones.
• Prepare and finalize high-level documents, reports, and presentations.
• Oversee domestic and international travel arrangements and expense management.
• Maintain confidentiality and serve as liaison with stakeholders.
• Assist with project management tasks and follow up on action items.
• Conduct executive-level research and compile data for briefings.

Skills

8+ years experience

Remote work

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Expense management

Discretion & confidentiality

Written & verbal communication

Independence

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively searching for a highly accomplished Senior Remote Executive Administrative Assistant to provide indispensable support to their top-tier leadership team. This position is meticulously crafted for an experienced professional who thrives in a demanding, fully remote work environment and possesses an exceptional ability to manage complex executive needs. You will be the lynchpin of support, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of executive-level activities, from intricate scheduling to strategic project assistance. The ideal candidate is a master of discretion, proactivity, and organization, capable of anticipating needs and resolving challenges before they arise. This role offers unparalleled autonomy and the opportunity to work with influential leaders, contributing directly to critical business decisions. If you excel in a remote setting and are seeking a challenging yet rewarding administrative career, this is the perfect fit. The role is conceptually based in **Randburg, Gauteng, ZA**, but is entirely remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and proactive administrative support to C-suite executives and senior management.
• Manage complex and dynamic calendars, coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel across multiple time zones.
• Prepare, edit, and finalize high-level correspondence, reports, presentations, and other critical documents.
• Oversee domestic and international travel arrangements, including detailed itinerary planning and expense management.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• Serve as a key liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Assist with project management tasks, including tracking progress, coordinating deliverables, and following up on action items.
• Conduct thorough research and compile data for executive briefings and strategic initiatives.
• Manage and organize electronic and physical records, ensuring compliance and accessibility.
• Anticipate executive needs and proactively implement solutions to ensure optimal workflow.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in senior executive administrative support, with substantial experience in fully remote roles.
• Proven expertise in managing complex executive schedules, international travel, and event coordination.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and multitasking capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and modern collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with impeccable business acumen and etiquette.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Experience in supporting multiple executives simultaneously is highly desirable.
• A dedicated, quiet home office environment with reliable high-speed internet is mandatory for this **fully remote** position, supporting operations linked to **Randburg, Gauteng, ZA**.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary package and an extensive benefits program tailored for remote professionals. This includes premium health insurance, generous paid vacation and sick leave, and significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Employees enjoy a flexible work schedule and are part of a culture that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and mutual support within a virtual team setting. This role provides a unique opportunity to impact key business functions and grow professionally, all while benefiting from remote work flexibility. Further details regarding retirement plans, bonuses, and other benefits will be provided during the interview process.