Executive Assistant
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 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
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Role: Executive Assistant
Priority Location: SA / LATAM / PH
Working Hours: 8AM - 5PM EDT (Canada)
Salary Range: $1,500 - $2,500
Type of contract:Full-Time
Type of job:Remote
About the Company:Our client is dedicated to advancing excellence in cardiovascular solutions, care support, and physician networking. We pride ourselves on using state-of-the-art methodologies and intelligent tech workflows to bridge gaps in healthcare delivery.
About the Role:We are looking for a proactive, highly forward-thinking Executive Assistant to partner closely with leadership and optimize daily operations, market insight generation, and key physician relationships. As the Executive Assistant (EA), you will act as a force multiplier for our leadership team. This is not just a traditional scheduling role; you will leverage modern tools (including cutting-edge AI software) to perform targeted market research, manage complex professional tracking systems, and lead outreach campaigns to physicians and healthcare stakeholders across Canada and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
* Market Research & Analysis:Conduct regular market assessments and research on cardiology trends, telehealth landscapes, and regional clinician needs to support strategic decision-making.
* Physician & Stakeholder Outreach:Initiate, track, and nurture relationships with primary care physicians, specialists, and clinical partners through highly professional communication channels.
* Daily Planning & Execution:Protect the leadership team’s time by proactively managing calendars, filtering communications, and strategically structuring daily itineraries.
* Team Task Tracking & Project Management:Hold cross-functional internal teams accountable by managing progress, tracking action items, and ensuring milestones are met on time.
* High-Impact Meeting Support:Coordinate logistics, prepare agendas, and attend leadership meetings to capture concise, actionable minutes and manage critical follow-up items.
Requirements & Qualifications:
* Proactive & Solutions-Oriented:A strict "think outside the box" mentality with a strong internal drive to anticipate organizational obstacles before they arise.
* AI Tool Proficiency:High comfort level with integrating modern AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, automated scraping tools, or modern CRM automations) to maximize efficiency in workflow automation and content drafting.
* Software Mastery:Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and modern project management software
* Communication Excellence:Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a polished, professional demeanor capable of engaging directly with medical doctors and healthcare executives.
* Experience:2–5 years of experience in an EA or Operations Support role, preferably within healthcare, medical tech, or a rapidly expanding corporate environment.
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 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.
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 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →