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Executive / Personal Assistant

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Posted 2 months ago
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Where you can work

Remote

Open to candidates in 3 locations

  • South Africa
  • Colombia
  • Philippines
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  • South Africa
  • Colombia
  • Philippines

Role overview

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  • 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

What they are looking for

  • Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Chief of Staff-style support role

Employer 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

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