Executive Assistant
Somewhere
πΏπ¦ 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 R27,750 β R55,500 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Position: Executive Assistant
Working Schedule: 8am-5pm EST
Job Summary:
The Executive Assistant is a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Executive. This role requires a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, adept at managing multiple priorities, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Administrative Support:Manage and maintain the Executive's complex calendar, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel.Coordinate and organize all aspects of domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and itineraries.Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, reports, and other documents.Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and mail, and act as a gatekeeper as needed.Maintain and organize physical and digital files, ensuring information is easily accessible.
* Manage and maintain the Executive's complex calendar, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel.
* Coordinate and organize all aspects of domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and itineraries.
* Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, reports, and other documents.
* Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and mail, and act as a gatekeeper as needed.
* Maintain and organize physical and digital files, ensuring information is easily accessible.
* Meeting Management:Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, and supporting materials.Take accurate and detailed meeting minutes and distribute them in a timely manner.Follow up on action items to ensure deadlines are met.Coordinate meeting logistics, including room setup, A/V equipment, and catering.
* Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, and supporting materials.
* Take accurate and detailed meeting minutes and distribute them in a timely manner.
* Follow up on action items to ensure deadlines are met.
* Coordinate meeting logistics, including room setup, A/V equipment, and catering.
* Project & Task Management:Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Executive.Conduct research and compile data to support various projects.Track and manage project deadlines and deliverables.Manage and process expense reports, invoices, and other financial documents.
* Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Executive.
* Conduct research and compile data to support various projects.
* Track and manage project deadlines and deliverables.
* Manage and process expense reports, invoices, and other financial documents.
* Communication & Stakeholder Relations:Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues.Draft professional and articulate communications on behalf of the Executive.Exercise a high level of discretion and confidentiality in all matters.
* Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues.
* Draft professional and articulate communications on behalf of the Executive.
* Exercise a high level of discretion and confidentiality in all matters.
Qualifications:
* Experience:6+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-level executives or senior leadership.
* Skills:Exceptional organizational and time management skills.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Excellent interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
* Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.
* High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
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 R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β 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 608 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β