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    Assist World

    Assistance Services

    Executive / Personal Assistant

    Any, South AfricaRemoteFull-time$600 – $800 / monthPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    About the Role
    We're looking for a highly organised, proactive, and experienced Executive & Personal Assistant to support a fast-moving entrepreneur managing multiple businesses, client commitments, and a busy family life.
    This isn't a traditional EA role supporting a single business. You'll be responsible for helping manage several professional ventures alongside personal administration, acting as a trusted right-hand partner who can bring structure, organisation, and efficiency to a dynamic environment.
    The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, takes initiative, communicates exceptionally well, and enjoys staying one step ahead.
    What You'll Be Supporting
    Business Operations
    ● Calendar and schedule management across multiple businesses
    ● Email and inbox management
    ● Meeting coordination and appointment scheduling
    ● Administrative support and document preparation
    ● Task management and follow-up
    ● Research projects and information gathering
    ● Internal coordination across teams and stakeholders
    ● Managing priorities and ensuring deadlines stay on track
    Client & Professional Support
    ● Professional email communication with clients
    ● Meeting preparation and follow-up
    ● Organising information and resources
    ● Supporting project and workflow administration
    Personal Assistance
    ● Personal calendar management
    ● Family scheduling and appointment coordination
    ● Travel research and booking support
    ● Managing personal administrative tasks
    ● General life organisation and planning assistance

    What We're Looking For (Essential Skills & Experience)

    • Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Chief of
      Staff-style support role
    • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
    • Strong organisational and time-management abilities
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
    • High attention to detail
    • Strong problem-solving skills and initiative
    • Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
    • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

    Technology & Tools

    • Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets)
    • Slack
    • Asana or similar project management platforms
    • Loom or video-based communication tools
    • Figma experience is a bonus but not essential

    Success in This Role Looks Like

    • Keeping calendars organised and conflict-free
    • Proactively reminding and preparing the executive for meetings
    • Managing inboxes efficiently and keeping communications moving
    • Following up without being asked
    • Quickly acknowledging tasks and maintaining clear communication
    • Taking ownership of administrative responsibilities
    • Bringing calm and organisation to a busy, fast-paced environment

    Ideal Personality

    • Proactive rather than reactive
    • Highly responsive and communicative
    • Detail-oriented and reliable
    • Comfortable receiving instructions via Loom recordings, Slack messages, and voice, notes
    • Naturally organised and process-driven
    • Adaptable and resourceful
    • Able to work with urgency when required

    Why Join Assist World?

    100% REMOTE
    $50 birthday bonus
    $200 testimonial bonus
    $500 entry monthly raffle
    NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Assist World

    Assist World is a company that provides assistance services.

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