🇿🇦 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 R24,050 – R31,450 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 / Project Coordinator

Work Hours (Client) : Monday to Friday - 9 am - 5pm EST Full-time, Permanent

Pay Range: $1300 - $1700/month (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search: LATAM or South Africa

Work Location:This role is fully RemoteRole Overview:We’re looking for a highly organized, tech-savvy Executive Assistant / Project Coordinator to support two early-stage startups, as well as provide occasional personal and family-related support. This is a full-time, high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, can juggle multiple workstreams, and proactively keeps projects on track.

You will work closely with the founders—who are managing two startups, a tight launch timeline, and a growing list of personal and professional responsibilities. This role goes far beyond traditional virtual assistance; it requires strong project coordination skills, excellent communication, and the ability to seamlessly switch contexts throughout the day.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Executive & Business Support
* Manage day-to-day administrative tasks across two early-stage startups.
* Track priorities, deadlines, and follow-ups using tools like Asana or similar project management platforms.
* Coordinate meetings, calendars, travel, and logistics.
* Support operations and administrative workflows as needed.
* Help keep the founders organized and ahead of schedule.
Project Coordination
* Handle multi-step workflows with minimal guidance.
* Keep projects moving by following up with the right people, clarifying tasks, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
* Support a variety of workstreams, including upcoming launch activities
* Collaborate with a broader volunteer team within one of the startups.
Personal Support
* Assist with personal admin tasks for the founders and their family (e.g., insurance items, travel booking, errands, scheduling).
* Occasionally support the founders’ family members with tasks such as tech troubleshooting, document management, and admin tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:

Language requirement:English Communication Skills

Education:Bachelor's Degree (advantageous)

Experience:3+ years of experience in an admin related role
* 3+ Experience as an EA, project coordinator, or similar hybrid role.
* Strong familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Notion).
* Experience in early-stage or fast-paced startup environments is a plus.
* Exceptional organization and ability to manage many moving pieces.
* Experience managing complex workflows.
* Tech-savvy, comfortable adopting new tools quickly.
* Strong initiative and ability to anticipate needs before being asked.
* Skilled in communication, follow-through, and prioritization.
* Comfortable working independently.

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 R24,050/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,300/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 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →