Executive Assistant (industries including Construction, HVAC, Plumbing, or similar Home Services sectors)
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 R18,500 – R27,750 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
Role: Executive Assistant (industries including Construction, HVAC, Plumbing, or similar Home Services sectors)Priority Location: LATAM / South Africa
Working Hours: 8am - 5pm PST
Type of contract:Independent Contractor
Type of job:Remote
Start date:ASAP
About the Company: About the Company:Rapidly expanding HVAC enterprise committed to delivering top-tier home solutions.
About the Role:Seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support the owner of multiple businesses in the Plumbing, HVAC, and Mortgage Finance industries. This is a fast-paced role that requires exceptional organizational skills, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage executive calendar, appointments, and scheduling.
* Coordinate meetings and prepare agendas and meeting notes.
* Monitor and manage email inboxes, responding or escalating as appropriate.
* Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, vendors, and clients.
* Assist with project coordination across multiple businesses.
* Track tasks, deadlines, and follow up to ensure completion.
* Prepare reports, presentations, and business documents.
* Organize digital files and maintain accurate records.
* Handle travel arrangements and itinerary planning when required.
* Assist with customer communications and administrative requests.
* Support hiring, onboarding, and other operational initiatives as needed.
* Perform research and special projects assigned by the executive.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of 3 years in Executive Support, Personal Assistance, or Operational Coordination supporting a business owner / C-suite.
* Superior command of English, both in written and oral communication.
* Proven capacity to organize complex tasks and handle various priorities at once.
* Meticulous attention to detail and a strong sense of professional autonomy.
* Thrives within a rapid-scale entrepreneurial setting.
* Capable of forecasting requirements and resolving issues before they arise.
* Tech-savvy: Skilled in Google Workspace, MS Office, Slack, and Zoom/Teams; proficient with Project Management (Asana, ClickUp,Monday.com, Trello) and CRM platforms (HubSpot, Jobber, ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro).
* Desirable: Competence in utilizing AI platforms like ChatGPT to enhance output.
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 R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/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 767 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →