🇿🇦 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 R29,600 – 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

Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff
* Salary Range:$1,600 – $2,000 USD per month (commensurate with experience and caliber)
* Timezone Alignment:Fully aligned withUS Eastern Time (EST/EDT)to match Miami business operations.
* Schedule:Standard US business hours, with the executive flexibility required to handle urgent, high-priority tasks or schedule management as needed by the CEO.

Role Overview

We are seeking a high-caliber, exceptionally sharp, and proactiveExecutive Assistant / Chief of Staffto directly support the owner of a rapidly growing real estate investment and property management firm based in Miami. This is not a traditional administrative "order-taker" role; you will act as a true force multiplier and strategic partner. The ideal candidate possesses top-tier critical thinking skills, seamlessly jumps between complex business logistics and minor personal management, and is comfortable navigating a high-volume, fast-paced inbox and call environment.

Key Responsibilities
* Gatekeeping & Communication:Complete management of the CEO’s email inbox and incoming phone calls; prioritizing responses, drafting high-level correspondence, and solving problems autonomously.
* Operations & Logistics:Oversee daily administrative workflows, coordinate scheduling, and organize business logistics to maximize the CEO's time efficiency.
* Dual-Scope Support:Seamlessly balance complex business operations with small, high-priority personal assistant tasks for the business owner.
* Strategic Problem Solving:Anticipate needs, identify operational bottlenecks, and resolve issues independently without needing micro-management.

Required Qualifications
* Experience:Proven background as a high-level Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or operations lead (experience within the US real estate industry is a massive plus).
* Communication:Exceptional, near-native verbal and written English proficiency with highly polished professional communication skills.
* Cognitive Profile:Proactive, analytical, and highly resourceful with a proven ability to think outside the box and make executive decisions.
* Language Skills:Full professional fluency in Spanish is considered a strong competitive advantage.

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 R29,600/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,600/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 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →