Strategic Executive Assistant to Startup Leaders (Remote)

Execviva; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career growth

Global health insurance

Paid time off

Maternity leave & family policies

Wellness budgets & stipends

Job summary

Viva is seeking an Executive Assistant (EA) to become a strategic partner to startup CEOs. Based in South Africa, this 100% remote role focuses on maximizing executives' productivity, managing calendars and communications, and driving operational initiatives to accelerate growth.

You'll support up to 3 leaders, own critical projects, and help shape processes across finance, HR, and operations. Strong English, proactive mindset, and outstanding organization are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in an executive support or similar role.
• Fluent English communication, clear and fast-paced.
• Proactive mindset with ability to anticipate needs and act without prompting.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable with Google Workspace, collaboration tools, and AI aids.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic partner to up to 3 startup executives.
• Manage calendars, emails, meetings, expenses, travel and stakeholder communications.
• Drive operational initiatives, process improvements, and project support.
• Identify problems early and propose practical solutions to keep executives focused.
• Contribute to business impact by removing blockers and enabling faster decision-making.

Skills

2+ years experience

Fluent English

Proactive & solution-oriented

Organized & detail-oriented

Tech-savvy

Confident & bold

Job description

Viva is seeking an Executive Assistant (EA) to become a strategic partner to startup CEOs. Based in South Africa, this 100% remote role focuses on maximizing executives' productivity, managing calendars and communications, and driving operational initiatives to accelerate growth.

You'll support up to 3 leaders, own critical projects, and help shape processes across finance, HR, and operations. Strong English, proactive mindset, and outstanding organization are essential for success in this