Virtual Assistant / PA

Posted 23 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in ZAF
Remote
220-220 Hourly
Senior level
Agency • HR Tech • Professional Services
The Role
The Virtual Assistant will support the founder by managing schedules, drafting reports, overseeing workflows, and liaising with clients. Requires 20 hours per week commitment.
Summary Generated by Built In

This is a remote position.

A security consulting firm requires an experienced Virtual Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to its founder. As the operational backbone of the business, you will manage a global workflow, ensuring seamless coordination for a business that advises on critical national infrastructure and large-scale developments. This 20-hour-per-week role is designed for a professional who enjoys high levels of autonomy and is looking for a long-term, remote partnership with a scaling organisation. R220 per hour
Key Responsibilities
  • Executive Coordination: Manage a complex global diary, orchestrating appointments across multiple time zones with precision.

  • Document Architecture: Draft and format technical proposals and reports using established templates within the Microsoft 365 suite.

  • Administrative Workflow: Execute daily tasks independently, managing a workflow where priorities are set for the following business day.

  • Liaison Management: Handle professional email correspondence with high-profile clients, maintaining a polished and discreet tone.

  • Project Tracking: Monitor deadlines for active consulting bids and ensure all supporting documentation is accurate and submitted on time.

  • Ad-hoc Support: Provide occasional assistance with marketing materials and graphic formatting for presentations.



RequirementsRequirements
  • Experience: Minimum 5+ years in an Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, or Professional Administrative role, preferably supporting consultants or senior leadership.

  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel is essential for complex document production and data management.

  • Communication: Exceptional written English skills (UK standard) with a flair for professional, corporate correspondence.

  • Infrastructure: A fully equipped, professional home office with a stable, high-speed internet connection and power redundancy (UPS/Inverter).

  • Work Style: A self-starting, solution-focused mindset; ability to work unsupervised and solve problems independently.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience supporting international clients, specifically in the UK.

Required Software Skills
  • Microsoft Office 365 (Expert Word and Excel)

  • Microsoft Outlook

  • SharePoint

  • Adobe Acrobat



Benefits
  • Collaborative Autonomy: Work with a principal who values independence and collaboration and discourages micromanagement.

  • Stable Engagement: Consistent 20 hours per week with the potential for long-term growth as the practice scales.

  • Remote Flexibility: 100% remote role based in South Africa, serving an international market.



Skills Required

  • Minimum 5+ years in an Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, or Professional Administrative role
  • Advanced expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Exceptional written English skills with a corporate correspondence flair
  • Fully equipped professional home office with a stable internet connection
  • Self-starting, solution-focused mindset; ability to work unsupervised
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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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