VA | 65614939827

Somewhere; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Part time

Job summary

Somewhere is seeking a reliable Virtual Assistant to support executive communications and administrative coordination from a remote South Africa-based setup. The role starts part-time with a path to full-time as needs evolve, with working hours primarily during ET business hours and strong emphasis on professional phone and email handling.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, fluent in English, and comfortable managing calls and messages while maintaining a polished presence for external

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Virtual Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or similar support role.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Comfortable handling phone calls and email communication.
• Professional, reliable, and proactive approach to work.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls professionally and courteously
• Take accurate notes and relay messages to the appropriate team members
• Monitor and manage inbox communications
• Screen inquiries and route them to the correct person
• Respond to callers and emailers with clear, professional follow-up
• Help keep communication organized across the executive team
• Support general administrative tasks as needed
• Serve as a polished first point of contact for external stakeholders

Skills

English proficiency

Organization

Phone etiquette

Independent worker

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a reliable, professional Virtual Assistant to support executive office communications and administrative coordination. This is a part-time role to start, with the potential to grow into a full-time position over time.

Position:Virtual Assistant
Location: Remote: SA/
Work Schedule: 9am-5pm ET
Salary: Market Related

Overview

Our client is seeking a reliable, professional Virtual Assistant to support executive office communications and administrative coordination. This is a part-time role to start, with the potential to grow into a full-time position over time.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, fluent in English, and comfortable handling calls, emails, and basic coordination tasks in a professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls professionally and courteously
• Take accurate notes and relay messages to the appropriate team members
• Monitor and manage inbox communications
• Screen inquiries and route them to the correct person
• Respond to callers and emailers with clear, professional follow-up
• Help keep communication organized across the executive team
• Support general administrative tasks as needed
• Serve as a polished first point of contact for external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• 3 Years Prior experience as a Virtual Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or similar support role
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Comfortable handling phone calls and email communication
• Professional, reliable, and proactive approach to work
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting executives or client-facing teams
• Familiarity with administrative coordination and message handling
• Professional phone etiquette
• Prior experience in a remote or distributed team environment

Working Hours

• Part-time, with the possibility of expanding to full-time
• Must be available during Eastern Time (ET) business hours
• Initial working hours may be flexible, with expected coverage between approximately 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET

Ideal Candidate Profile

The Perfect Candidate Is Someone Who Is

• Clear, calm, and professional on the phone
• Fluent in English with a neutral, polished presentation
• Highly dependable and responsive
• Comfortable being the face and voice of the business
• Able to manage a steady flow of calls and emails with minimal oversight
• Organized enough to keep things moving without constant follow-up