Executive Assistant(Operations Experience)
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 R37,000 – R46,250 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-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
Operations Manager / Executive Assistant
Full-Time | RemoteSalary: 2000-2500 USD/monthWork Hours: M-F 9 am to 5 pm EST
About the Role
We’re looking for anOperations Manager / Executive Assistantto be a trusted partner to the founders of a growing real estate education and coaching business. You’ll help turn strategic ideas into action, streamline operations, and ensure an excellent experience for students.
* Focus:75% education business operations, 25% real estate operations support
Focus:75% education business operations, 25% real estate operations support
* Type:Full-time, remote, long-term contractor
Type:Full-time, remote, long-term contractor
* Salary:$2,000 – $2,500 USD/month
Salary:$2,000 – $2,500 USD/month
What You’ll Do
Operations Management
* Translate founder ideas into actionable plans
Translate founder ideas into actionable plans
* Coordinate projects and ensure deadlines are met
Coordinate projects and ensure deadlines are met
* Improve systems, workflows, and documentation
Improve systems, workflows, and documentation
Student Operations & Customer Experience
* Manage onboarding, support, and program logistics
Manage onboarding, support, and program logistics
* Handle inquiries, refunds, and ensure a professional student experience
Handle inquiries, refunds, and ensure a professional student experience
Executive Support
* Manage calendars, communications, and meetings
Manage calendars, communications, and meetings
* Assist with administrative priorities
Assist with administrative priorities
Real Estate Operations Support
* Coordinate tasks for real estate deals and properties
Coordinate tasks for real estate deals and properties
Systems & Process Development
* Design and improve workflows
Design and improve workflows
* Implement tools and automation for efficiency
Implement tools and automation for efficiency
Who We’re Looking For
* 4+ years in operations, executive support, or business operations
4+ years in operations, executive support, or business operations
* Comfortable working directly with founders in a fast-moving environment
Comfortable working directly with founders in a fast-moving environment
* Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
* Strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
Strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Experience with remote teams and multiple priorities
Experience with remote teams and multiple priorities
Nice-to-Have:
* Experience in online education, coaching, or creator-led businesses
Experience in online education, coaching, or creator-led businesses
* Exposure to real estate investing
Exposure to real estate investing
* Familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT or ClaudeWhy This Role Is Exciting
Familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude
Why This Role Is Exciting
* Work directly with experienced founders in real estate and education
Work directly with experienced founders in real estate and education
* Influence operations and systems in a growing business
Influence operations and systems in a growing business
* Real responsibility, autonomy, and long-term growth potential
Real responsibility, autonomy, and long-term growth potential
* Opportunities to grow into Senior Operations Manager, Head of Operations, or Chief of Staff
Opportunities to grow into Senior Operations Manager, Head of Operations, or Chief of Staff
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 R37,000/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,000/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 600 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →