Executive Assistant (Remote)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 – R33,300 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Executive Assistant & Marketing Support (Remote, Offshore)
Location:Remote —South Africa PreferredSchedule:Full-Time |8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CSTReports To:Executive Team
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized, tech-savvy, and versatileExecutive Assistant & Marketing Support Specialistto help our consulting firm operate with precision and efficiency. This is a dynamic “jack of all trades” position requiring strong administrative execution, attention to detail, and the ability to support both operational and light marketing functions.
You will work closely with the executive team, supporting scheduling, expenses, content posting, systems management, and client logistics. As our business continues to grow, this role will expand—making adaptability, proactivity, and a learning mindset essential.
Key Responsibilities
1. Executive & Administrative Support
* Scheduling:Manage light calendar coordination and appointment setting for the executive team.
Scheduling:Manage light calendar coordination and appointment setting for the executive team.
* Financial Administration:Process and track expenses for executives.
Financial Administration:Process and track expenses for executives.
* General Administrative Execution:Handle day-to-day administrative tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and a proactive approach.
General Administrative Execution:Handle day-to-day administrative tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and a proactive approach.
* Client Logistics:Support client engagements by logging into systems, setting up assessments (e.g., Social Styles), assisting with class registrations, and managing participant lists.
Client Logistics:Support client engagements by logging into systems, setting up assessments (e.g., Social Styles), assisting with class registrations, and managing participant lists.
2. Marketing Content & Operations Support
* Content Management:Collaborate with our in-house copywriter to publish content using existing templates and scheduling tools.
Content Management:Collaborate with our in-house copywriter to publish content using existing templates and scheduling tools.
* Visual Asset Sourcing:Search licensed stock image libraries to match copy and follow brand templates.
Visual Asset Sourcing:Search licensed stock image libraries to match copy and follow brand templates.
* Social Media Support:Assist with posting schedules and content execution across platforms.
Social Media Support:Assist with posting schedules and content execution across platforms.
* Presentation & Document Support:Use templates and provided copy to build presentations; format Google Docs and client-facing materials.
Presentation & Document Support:Use templates and provided copy to build presentations; format Google Docs and client-facing materials.
* Digital File Management:Maintain organized Google Drive and Notion spaces, upload videos, and ensure all assets are properly stored.
Digital File Management:Maintain organized Google Drive and Notion spaces, upload videos, and ensure all assets are properly stored.
3. Technology & Automation Enablement
* Process Automation:Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks.
Process Automation:Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks.
* Zapier (or Similar Tools):Create or update simple automations (bonus if experienced).
Zapier (or Similar Tools):Create or update simple automations (bonus if experienced).
* Tech Navigation:Confidently learn and operate new systems, platforms, and tools with minimal guidance.
Tech Navigation:Confidently learn and operate new systems, platforms, and tools with minimal guidance.
Logistics
* Payment:Compensation follows aNet 30payment cycle.
Payment:Compensation follows aNet 30payment cycle.
* Hours:Must work 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST to support U.S. operations.
Hours:Must work 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST to support U.S. operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Experience:Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Operations Coordinator, or similar support role.
Experience:
* Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Operations Coordinator, or similar support role.
Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Operations Coordinator, or similar support role.
* Skills:Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines confidently.Strong administrative execution and self-management.
Skills:
* Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines confidently.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines confidently.
* Strong administrative execution and self-management.
Strong administrative execution and self-management.
* Communication:Excellent written and verbal English skills.
Communication:
* Excellent written and verbal English skills.
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Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 602 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →