🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from South Africa. 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

Executive Operations Administrator

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has opened with a UK-based organisation operating within the mining and exploration sector. We are seeking a highly driven, organised, and enthusiastic professional to act as the central link between leadership, investors, geologists, and key stakeholders.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and enjoys being “close to the action”. You will gain a deep understanding of the business, provide informed feedback to leadership, and play a critical role in managing communication, expectations, and operational flow. As the company grows, this position offers clear potential to take on team leadership and training responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary communication bridge between investors, geologists, clients, and senior leadership
* Develop a strong understanding of ongoing projects, operational priorities, and stakeholder expectations
* Provide accurate feedback and insights to leadership to support decision-making
* Manage and coordinate schedules, communications, and documentation across multiple stakeholders
* Support executive leadership with high-level PA and administrative tasks
* Ensure stakeholders are kept informed, aligned, and confident in project progress
* Assist with process improvements and operational organisation as the business scales
* Support the onboarding, training, and management of team members as the organisation grows

Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in a Personal Assistant, Operations, or Coordination role
* Background or exposure to the mining, exploration, or resources sector is highly advantageous
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
* Excellent communication skills with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
* Proactive, driven, and enthusiastic mindset with a genuine interest in business growth
* Ability to quickly understand complex information and communicate it clearly
* Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities
* Access to a reliable laptop and stable internet connection

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

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

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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 Remote Recruitment

Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 69 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →