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Executive Support Assistant (Job ID: IOHMEL1)

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🌟 Exciting Remote Opportunity! We're Hiring an Executive Support Assistant! 🌟

Are you an exceptional Executive Assistant who anticipates needs, manages competing priorities, and acts as a force multiplier for busy leaders? We are seeking a full-time Executive Support Assistant based in South Africa to support U.S.-based executives, founders, and leadership teams!

🚨 IMPORTANT - Watch this quick Loom video on how to get hired: 🔗

🗣️ C1 ENGLISH LEVEL IS REQUIRED. The selected candidate will be speaking strictly in English during their whole shift. 🎙️ PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND AUDIO RECORDING IN ENGLISH.

📋 Job Details at a Glance

  • Job Title: Executive Support Assistant

  • Job ID: IOHMEL1

  • Location: Remote — South Africa

  • Job Status: Full Time

  • Work Schedule: U.S. Time Zone alignment required (Monday–Friday)

  • Salary: $2,000 – $3,000 USD / month 💰

  • Target Start Date: ASAP 🚀

🏢 About the Role

This is more than a traditional administrative role. We are looking for a proactive right hand who can manage complex calendars, triage high-volume inboxes, track action items, and organize daily logistics so executive leaders can focus on high-impact strategic priorities.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

  • 📅 Calendar & Schedule Governance: Manage executive calendars and schedule meetings proactively with zero conflicts.

  • 📧 Inbox & Correspondence Triage: Manage email inboxes, draft professional correspondence, and flag urgent priorities.

  • ✈️ Travel & Logistics: Coordinate end-to-end travel arrangements, itineraries, and meeting logistics.

  • 📝 Action Item Tracking: Track executive action items, drive persistent follow-ups, and keep special initiatives progressing smoothly.

  • 📂 Executive Support & Confidentiality: Prepare reports, presentations, and documents while handling sensitive information with high discretion.

✅ Qualifications & Requirements

⭐ Core Requirements:

  • Experience: 2+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in an Executive Support role.

  • Organization: Exceptional time management, calendar control, and inbox triage skills with acute attention to detail.

  • Mindset: Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to solve problems independently.

  • Communication: Flawless written and spoken English skills.

  • Tech & AI Proficiency: Comfortable using modern productivity software and AI tools to increase daily output.

  • Workplace Setup: Based in South Africa with an owned reliable laptop, fast and stable internet connection, and full commitment to U.S. business hours.

🚀 Submit your application today and take the first step toward your next great opportunity!

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