🇿🇦 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 – R37,000 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

Position : Executive Assistant

Work Hours (Client) : EST (40 hours/week)

Pay Range : 1,000-1,500 USD/month

(varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search : South Africa/ Latin America

Work Location : REMOTE

Type of Contract : Independent Contractor

Company/Client Overview:

For over 20 years, the Company has been at the forefront of the search fund community. We support entrepreneurs via a bespoke and craftsman approach to search fund investing.

We are seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to our team of 5 partners. This is a remote role with the opportunity to work closely with the founders.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements for the partners
* Provide general administrative support such as data entry, website updates, and light bookkeeping
* Assist with investor outreach and communication
* Help develop and implement organizational systems and processes
* Perform ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed
Minimum Requirements:

Language requirement: Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education: Bachelor's Degree (ideally)

Experience: 2+ years of experience as an executive assistant, preferably for founders or C-suite executives
* Strong organizational and time management abilities
* Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
* Ability to work independently and proactively
* Bachelor's degree preferred
* CRM management / editing experience

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 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.

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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.

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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 →