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VIRTUAL ASSISTANT / CUSTOMER & EXECUTIVE SUPPORT

Somewhere

Fully Remote
πŸ“ Bogota, Capital District
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ SA Friendly: 1.0/1.0

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ 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 R24,050 – R37,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β€” whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

VIRTUAL ASSISTANT / CUSTOMER & EXECUTIVE SUPPORT

Compensation:$1,300 – $2,000 USD/month, depending on experienceLocation:Remote, Philippines, Latin America, or South AfricaSchedule:Full-Time, U.S. business hours overlap required

About the Company

Our client is a growing technology-driven company looking for a highly reliable and versatile team member to provide day-to-day customer, administrative, operational, and executive support.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys being the person who keeps things moving. The role will combine customer service, administrative coordination, purchasing, general virtual assistance, and occasional executive support.

Role Overview

The Virtual Assistant / Customer & Executive Support Specialist will serve as a flexible support resource across both customer-facing and internal responsibilities.

This isnot a narrow, task-based VA position. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, resourceful, and comfortable switching between different types of work throughout the day.

One moment you may be responding to a customer support ticket or answering a call. The next, you may be ordering supplies, researching a product, coordinating a delivery, helping with travel arrangements, or following up on an administrative task for leadership.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership, use good judgment, and get things done without requiring constant direction.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Support
* Monitor and respond to incoming customer support tickets
* Answer customer service calls professionally and efficiently
* Respond to customer questions and resolve straightforward issues
* Escalate more complex customer issues when appropriate
* Follow up on outstanding requests to ensure timely resolution
* Maintain accurate records of customer interactions
* Identify recurring customer issues and communicate trends to the team

Administrative & Virtual Assistance
* Manage a variety of day-to-day administrative requests
* Research products, services, vendors, and other information
* Order supplies, equipment, and other items for the office or business
* Coordinate purchases, deliveries, and vendors
* Organize files, documents, and information
* Assist with scheduling, appointments, and calendar coordination
* Track tasks, deadlines, and follow-ups
* Support general business operations as needed

Executive Support
* Provide administrative assistance to company leadership
* Assist with travel research, planning, and bookings
* Coordinate meetings, appointments, and logistics
* Help organize information and prepare materials for leadership
* Handle occasional personal or executive administrative requests
* Follow up proactively on outstanding items and commitments

General Operations
* Take ownership of ad hoc projects and requests
* Coordinate with internal team members, customers, and external vendors
* Help improve administrative and customer support processes
* Identify opportunities to make recurring tasks more efficient
* Step in wherever additional operational support is needed

Hard Skills
* 2+ years of experience in Virtual Assistance, Customer Support, Executive Assistance, Administrative Support, Operations, or a similar role
* Strong written and spoken English
* Experience with customer support via email, ticketing systems, chat, or phone
* Strong computer and internet research skills
* Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or similar productivity tools
* Experience with calendar management and scheduling
* Comfortable learning new software and technology quickly
* Experience coordinating purchases, vendors, deliveries, or other administrative logistics is a plus
* Experience supporting a U.S.-based company, executive, or customer base is strongly preferred

Soft Skills
* Highly organized and detail-oriented
* Proactive and self-directed
* Excellent follow-through
* Reliable and dependable
* Strong communication skills
* Professional and customer-focused
* Resourceful and comfortable solving problems independently
* Able to prioritize multiple requests
* Comfortable working with ambiguity
* Strong sense of ownership
* Discreet and trustworthy
* Adaptable and willing to take on a variety of responsibilities
* Comfortable asking questions when clarification is genuinely needed, while still being able to figure things out independently

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate is ahigh-agency generalistwho enjoys variety and takes pride in being dependable.

You do not need to have done every task listed above. What matters most is that you have demonstrated the ability to learn quickly, manage competing priorities, communicate professionally, and take ownership of work from start to finish.

Candidates with backgrounds inVirtual Assistance, Executive Assistance, Customer Support, Office Administration, Operations Coordination, or Customer Successmay be a strong fit.

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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 R24,050/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,300/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards β€” 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 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β†’