Executive Assistant (Web page/ Marketing Background)
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 R46,250 – R55,500 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 (Web page/ Marketing Background) 61764900460
Priority Location: All
Working Hours:Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM US Eastern Time
Salary Range: $2,500 - $3,000 USD per month(The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)
Type of contract:Independent Contractor
Type of job:Remote
About The Role:
We are seeking a full-time, highly organized, detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support three fast-moving brands:The flagship salon, The education and training business for hairstylists, and The product division that supplies ethically sourced, single-donor human hair extensions
This role is ideal for a Type A, proactive, responsive, and highly dependable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities with accuracy, urgency, and excellent follow-through. The right candidate must be able to work independently, stay on top of details, and communicate professionally and clearly at all times.
This is a client-facing role requiring strong written communication, exceptional organization, and the ability to maintain consistency across several moving parts without constant reminders.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage three inboxes across the three brands
* Coordinate personal and appointment calendars
* Upload weekly drops to Shopify
* Manage Kajabi
* Paypal subscriptions
* Client appointments via GlossGenius
* Handle client concierge communication
* Support project coordination and task tracking
* Manage social media DM and comment engagement
* Schedule and coordinate via Zoom and Google Meet
* Provide general administrative support across all three brands
* Assist with ad hoc tasks as needed
* Maintain strong communication, responsiveness, and attention to detail throughout all workflows
Required Qualifications & Skills:
The ideal candidate should have experience with or be comfortable navigating the following platforms:
* Web page/marketing background (will be editing and creating sales pages and landing pages)
* Instagram
* TikTok
* Shopify (ecommerce adjacent)
* Kajabi
* PayPal
* Stripe
* Canva
* Zoom
* Google Meet
* Gmail
* Google Sheets
* Google Calendar
* Google Suite
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Native English speaking is non-negotiable
* Highly organized and detail-oriented
* Strong written communication and grammar
* Proactive, responsive, and reliable
* Comfortable managing client-facing communication
* Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
* Able to manage time, tasks, and priorities with minimal supervision
* Must be comfortable working with clarity, direct feedback, and high standards
Important Note:
This role requires someone who can operate within an ambiguous environment, accepting and providing direct feedback with a high level of professionalism, accuracy, and urgency. The right person should be able to take ownership of their work, communicate clearly, and maintain structure across multiple brands and workflows.
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 R46,250/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,500/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 →