🇿🇦 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 R27,750 – R37,000 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

Role: Executive Virtual AssistantPriority Location: LATAM / South Africa / Philippines

Working Hours:To start 8a-4p PST- In June hours will change to 9a-5p EST

Salary:$1,500-2,000

Type of contract:Independent Contractor

Type of job:Remote

Start date:ASAP

About the Company:Award-winning Book PR agency dedicated to elevating authors and bringing their stories to the global stage.

About the Role:Seeking a highly organized, polished, innovative, self-driven, energetic and proactive Executive Virtual Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO and a roster of prestigious clients. This is a critical role that requires a blend of project management and impeccable communication. This is a position for a "closer"—someone who doesn't just manage a list but actively pushes projects forward. You will be at the heart of the operations, helping authors bring their stories to the stage.

Key Responsibilities:
* Inquiry Management:Act as the primary gatekeeper; you must stay "on top" of all incoming and outgoing inquiries, ensuring no communication falls through the cracks and responses are timely and professional.
* Bookings:Manage at least 20 - 30 bookings daily.
* Calendar & Stakeholder Management:Own the schedules for the CEO and clients, ensuring seamless transitions between meetings, media appearances, and deadlines.
* Media Kit Project Management:Work directly with the graphic designer to oversee the creation of professional media kits, ensuring they align with client branding and are delivered on schedule.
* Author Support & ARC Distribution:Manage the strategic distribution ofdigital ARCs (Advance Review Copies)to reviewers and influencers, maintaining meticulous records of who has received what.
* Media Coordination:Handle the distribution of essential materials to guest hosts and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
* Overall Experience:4 years’.
* Industry Experience:Must have a background working specifically within thebook publishing or PR space.
* Communication:Fluent in English with a clear, professional speaking voice and a "client-first" attitude.
* Administrative Excellence:High attention to detail with a focus on meticulous recordkeeping and professional proofreading.
* Project Management:Proven ability to multitask and manage creative workflows (specifically working with designers).
* Ethics & Professionalism:Require a confident, ethical individual who can represent the CEO with poise and integrity.
Nice to have:
* Previous client-facing experience where you were the direct point of contact for high-level stakeholders.

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 R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →