Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. 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

Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Personal Assistant for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa, owning the diary, inbox and day-to-day admin of a busy UK executive.

Role overview

You will be the right hand of a busy UK executive. You will manage their diary and inbox, prepare for meetings and keep their day running smoothly.

Key responsibilities
* Manage calendars, meetings and travel bookings
* Triage the inbox and draft routine replies
* Prepare agendas, notes and follow-up actions
* Handle personal and business admin tasks
* Keep confidential information organised and secure

What you'll need
* Experience as a personal assistant, executive assistant or senior admin
* Experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 calendars
* Strong written English and attention to detail
* Discretion with confidential information
* A reliable laptop and stable fibre connection

Nice to have
* Experience supporting UK-based executives
* Familiarity with a tool such as Calendly or Notion
* Experience booking international travel

What's on offer

This is a full-time, 100% remote role working UK hours, 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST). You will join a friendly UK team, receive clear onboarding and support, and work with a company that values reliability, communication and growth. We are looking for South African talent who want a stable remote career with a UK employer. Day to day you will use modern, cloud-based tools, so you can work from home with the equipment you already have. Our recruitment team supports every placement from application through to your first day, and we keep communication open so you always know where you stand throughout the hiring process. Apply with your CV and we will be in touch if you are shortlisted.

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

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

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 Remote Recruitment

Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 145 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →