Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant
Location: Remote (South Africa-based)
Compensation: USD 1,400 - 1,800 per month (based on experience)
Industry: Multi-Industry Portfolio (Energy, Tech, Real Estate, Entertainment, and More)
Schedule: Full-time | Monday to Friday | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM SAST (aligned with AST)

About the Role

Step into a unique and dynamic Executive Assistant role supporting a driven entrepreneur and investor whose portfolio spans diverse sectors such as fuel distribution, software development, real estate, music and entertainment, and community development. This position offers a long-term opportunity to grow with a leader who values trust, loyalty, and collaboration.

You’ll be at the center of a fast-paced, high-touch environment—managing communications, organizing schedules, handling a variety of administrative functions, and getting immersed in exciting projects. If you’re organized, tech-savvy, and thrive on learning across different domains, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage email inboxes and correspondence with discretion and clarity
   
• Oversee and organize daily calendar appointments and schedule changes
   
• Track and follow up on tasks, commitments, and ongoing projects
   
• Assist with meeting preparation, take notes, and follow through on action items
   
• Maintain digital filing systems and documents across tools
   
• Book travel and manage itineraries
   
• Perform a variety of personal and business-related administrative tasks
   
• Proactively learn about the businesses and industries involved
   

Qualifications & Skills

• Highly organized with a proactive mindset
   
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
   
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management abilities
   
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Office Suite, and Google Workspace
   
• Tech-savvy and quick to adopt new tools
   
• Professional discretion and a high degree of confidentiality
   
• Creative thinker who enjoys variety and learning
   

Requirements

• Based in South Africa with fluent English communication
   
• Must own and be proficient with a Mac and/or iPhone
   
• Comfortable working from 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM South Africa Standard Time (to align with AST)
   
• Reliable high-speed internet connection