Half-day Executive Assistant & Project Manager

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Hiring Remotely in ZAF
Remote
Mid level
Agency • HR Tech • Professional Services
The Role
Remote, part-time (≈20 hrs/week) three-month role supporting creative agency stakeholders. Manage complex calendars, coordinate projects from brief to delivery, translate client requests into actionable briefs, liaise between clients and creative teams, track milestones, and proactively remove bottlenecks. Strong communication, organization and attention to detail required.
Summary Generated by Built In

This is a remote position.

Driving daily operational momentum and structured workflow execution, this remote position provides critical support to key stakeholders within a creative agency environment. Working on a half-day basis (approximately 20 hours per week) for 3 months from 1 September 2026, this opportunity focuses on maximising output during concentrated daily hours.The role is designed to keep client communications moving smoothly, ensure daily schedules remain on track, and bridge coordination between internal creative teams and management.

The position suits a structured professional skilled at managing complex calendars, overseeing project delivery timelines, and maintaining proactive oversight over daily business priorities.

 
Key Responsibilities
  • Diary & Schedule Management: Coordinate personal and professional calendars, prepare daily schedule priority reports, and manage appointments to keep commitments on track.

  • Project Coordination: Oversee creative projects from initial brief to final delivery, ensuring milestones, deadlines, and deliverables are met.

  • Briefing & Communication: Translate client requirements into clear, actionable briefs within project management systems, brief creative staff, and manage incoming project feedback.

  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a central point of contact between clients, creative teams, and management to maintain open, effective communication channels.

  • Proactive Oversight: Follow up on outstanding project actions, identify potential operational bottlenecks early, and maintain accurate documentation across systems.



Requirements
  • Proven experience in executive support, diary management, and administrative coordination.

  • Demonstrated background in project coordination or project management.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience managing client interactions.

  • Exceptional organisational ability, high attention to detail, and a proactive work ethic.

Desirable Requirements
  • Prior experience working within a creative agency, marketing environment, or similar production setting.



Benefits
  • Collaborative, creative, and agile working environment.

  • Opportunity for the role to expand as the organisation grows.

  • Additional employee benefits and formal culture details have not been provided.



  • Skills Required

    • Proven experience in executive support, diary management, and administrative coordination
    • Demonstrated background in project coordination or project management
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience managing client interactions
    • Exceptional organisational ability, high attention to detail, and a proactive work ethic
    • Prior experience working within a creative agency, marketing environment, or similar production setting
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    The Company

    What We Do

    RecruitMyMom is a South African recruitment agency specializing in placing skilled women, particularly professional mothers, in permanent, contract, freelance, and fractional roles. They connect local and global businesses with top-tier talent and focus on the economic empowerment of women.

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