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Virtual Assistant

Growth Troops

Cape Town

Remote

ZAR 690,000 - 1,037,000

Full time

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Job summary

A virtual assistance company is seeking an Executive Virtual Assistant to provide administrative support to executives. This remote role requires 2+ years in a similar position and includes managing calendars, organizing communications, and conducting research. Ideal candidates will be tech-savvy and have excellent time management skills. The position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work with diverse clients.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in an administrative, operations, or executive support role.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and meet deadlines.
  • Fluent English with a professional, service-oriented demeanor.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings across time zones.
  • Organize inboxes and draft professional communications.
  • Conduct research and summarize findings into briefs.

Skills

Communication
Time management
Organizational skills
Detail-oriented
Tech-savvy

Tools

Google Workspace
Slack
Zoom
Trello
Asana
ClickUp
Job description
Executive Virtual Assistant

Location: Remote | Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Department: Administrative · Executive Support · Operations

About Us

We provide top-tier virtual assistance to busy professionals and growing businesses across industries such as healthcare, e-commerce, and consulting. Our global team supports clients with the administrative expertise they need to stay focused on growth, strategy, and execution—while we handle the behind-the-scenes essentials.

About the Role

We’re hiring a reliable and proactive Executive Virtual Assistant to act as a key support partner to executives, founders, and team leads. In this role, you’ll handle the administrative work that keeps everything running—from calendars and communications to research and file organization. This is a remote-first role for someone who thrives on structure, enjoys solving problems, and finds satisfaction in helping others move faster and more efficiently.

Responsibilities
  • Manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings across time zones
  • Organize inboxes, track emails, and draft professional communications
  • Conduct research and summarize findings into concise briefs
  • Prepare internal and client-facing documents, presentations, and reports
  • Track tasks and project timelines using tools like Trello, Asana, or ClickUp
  • Maintain organized digital filing systems and update CRM data
  • Support travel planning, event scheduling, and logistics coordination
  • Assist with light data entry, reporting, and operations support
What You Bring
  • 2+ years in an administrative, operations, or executive support role (remote or in-person)
  • Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks independently and meet deadlines without micromanagement
  • Tech-savvy with tools like Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and task/project software
  • Attention to detail, follow-through, and discretion with confidential information
  • Fluent English and a professional, service-oriented demeanor
Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Self-starter who anticipates needs and solves problems before they escalate
  • Enjoys refining systems and creating order behind the scenes
  • Comfortable in a fully remote environment with flexible workflows and international teams
  • Values clarity, accountability, and a job well done
2. Remote Administrative Assistant

Location: Remote | Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Department: Operations · Client Services · Admin Support

Company Overview

We support leaders and organizations worldwide with flexible, high-impact virtual assistance. From busy entrepreneurs to enterprise teams, our clients rely on us to handle daily details so they can focus on big-picture strategy. We value precision, communication, and proactivity—and we’re looking for someone who shares those priorities.

Position Summary

As a Remote Administrative Assistant, you’ll help clients stay organized, prepared, and ahead of schedule. You’ll manage calendars, tidy inboxes, handle research, and provide day-to-day admin support across a variety of fast-paced businesses. This is a client-facing, remote-first role that rewards resourcefulness, discretion, and a service-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities
  • Schedule meetings and manage calendars across time zones
  • Handle email prioritization, inbox organization, and written communications
  • Conduct research and prepare briefings, summaries, or comparison docs
  • Support reporting, file organization, and data entry across systems
  • Prepare slide decks and polished internal/client docs
  • Assist with travel planning and ad hoc logistics
  • Maintain CRM records, task boards, and digital systems of record
Skills & Experience
  • 2+ years in a virtual or in-office administrative support role
  • Organized, efficient, and excellent at juggling priorities
  • Clear communicator with strong written English
  • Proficient in tools like Google Workspace, Trello, Slack, and Zoom
  • Independent, proactive, and focused on delivering quality and consistency
  • Comfortable working remotely with clients across time zones

Whether you're coordinating an international calendar or cleaning up a messy doc, you take pride in making things run smoothly. If that sounds like you—we’d love to connect.

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