Strategic Remote Executive Assistant

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Bonuses possible

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to senior leadership. The role focuses on complex calendar management, communications, and travel arrangements in a fully remote setting.

You will collaborate with executives, manage sensitive information with discretion, and ensure priorities are met with autonomy and efficiency. Strong written/verbal communication and proactive problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar high-level role.
• Experience in remote work environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proactive approach to anticipating executive needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize complex calendars for executives, scheduling meetings and prioritizing commitments.
• Screen and prioritize all incoming communications, including emails and calls.
• Prepare, proofread, and format documents, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements with detailed itineraries.
• Conduct research and prepare summaries or briefs for executive review.
• Serve as a liaison between executives and stakeholders with professional communication.

Skills

Calendar management

Communication

Discretion

Proactive problem solving

Tools

Zoom

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to senior leadership. The role focuses on complex calendar management, communications, and travel arrangements in a fully remote setting.

You will collaborate with executives, manage sensitive information with discretion, and ensure priorities are met with autonomy and efficiency. Strong written/verbal communication and proactive problem-solving are essential.