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Executive Assistant

Somewhere

Fully Remote
πŸ“ Johannesburg
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ SA Friendly: 1.0/1.0

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ 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 R31,450 – R33,300 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-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

Role:Executive AssistantIndustry:Restaurant & HospitalityLocation:South Africa / LatAm – RemoteSchedule:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM US Eastern TimeEmployment Type:Independent ContractorCompensation:$1,800 (based on experience)

Job Summary

As anExecutive Assistant, you will serve as a central operational hub across a portfolio of restaurant and hospitality businesses. You will manage Asana workspaces, own key business trackers, handle entity-level administrative tasks, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations across multiple operating companies, all while communicating clearly and professionally with internal teams, vendors, accountants, and legal contacts.

Key Responsibilities

The scope of services includes, but is not limited to:
* Manage and maintain Asana workspaces across multiple operating companies, ensuring tasks are assigned, tracked, and completed on time; proactively identify bottlenecks, flag overdue items, and escalate issues before they become problems.
* Own and update key operational trackers, including the master list of all operating locations, entity details, and compliance milestones.
* Handle entity-level administrative tasks such as SS-4 filings (EIN applications), new bank account setups, registered agent coordination, state registrations, and various other paperwork requests as they arise.
* Serve as the central point of contact for cross-company administrative requests, triaging and routing workflows to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
* Build and maintain standardized templates, SOPs, and checklists to drive consistency across operating companies.
* Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, accountants, and legal contacts to keep projects and filings moving forward.
* Provide direct executive assistant support including calendar management.
* Support invoice tracking and company spend management through Ramp, with increasing responsibilities as trust is established.
* Communicate professionally with vendors, partners, and internal team members on behalf of the business.
* Support additional projects and operational tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
* Experience with invoice processing, accounts payable, or financial management tools.
* Proficiency in Asana or a similar project management platform (e.g., Monday.com, ClickUp).
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workflows across different teams or companies simultaneously.
* Experience handling business entity administrative tasks (filings, registrations, banking coordination) is a strong plus.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Ability to work independently, take initiative, and escalate proactively in a remote environment.
* Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
* Experience working with US-based companies in a remote or international capacity.
* Familiarity with Ramp or similar corporate spend management tools.
* Background in hospitality, restaurants, or multi-entity business environments.
* Experience building SOPs, templates, or operational documentation.
If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced remote environment and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly across multiple businesses, we would love to hear from you.Apply today and tell us how your experience with project coordination, administrative operations, and remote work sets you apart!

Tips for South African Applicants

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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.

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Salary in Context

At R31,450/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,700/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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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.

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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 588 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β†’