Strategic Executive Assistant to CEO (Remote)

Somewhere; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 995,000 - 1,492,000; Full time

Job summary

Somewhere is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to the President & CEO to protect the CEO's time and focus. This remote role is the first dedicated executive support hire and aims to shape delegation and workflows for long-term impact.

You will manage inboxes, calendars, and key tasks, while building simple SOPs and processes. Occasional light support for another senior leader may occur as capacity allows, aligned to US Eastern hours.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years as an executive assistant supporting a U.S.-based executive
• Exceptional written and spoken English — executive-grade communication
• Demonstrated proactivity and sound judgment; operates independently
• Discretion and trustworthiness with sensitive business and personal information
• Brings order and structure to an unstructured environment
• Full availability during U.S. Eastern business hours
• Strong command of email, calendar, and task/productivity tools

Responsibilities

• Inbox & communication management for the CEO
• Calendar & schedule management across regions
• Proactive support and SOPs to build routines and systems
• Cross-functional support for a second executive when possible

Skills

EA experience

English proficiency

Proactivity

Discretion

Organizational skills

US Eastern hours

Cross-functional support

Tools

Email

Calendar

Task management

Job description

Somewhere is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to the President & CEO to protect the CEO's time and focus. This remote role is the first dedicated executive support hire and aims to shape delegation and workflows for long-term impact.

You will manage inboxes, calendars, and key tasks, while building simple SOPs and processes. Occasional light support for another senior leader may occur as capacity allows, aligned to US Eastern hours.