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Personal Assistant
Remote Recruitment · South Africa · back to the listing
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Executive Assistant
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What this role officially is
executive assistant — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Executive assistants are advanced administrative professionals who work with top-level executives or in international facilities in various industries. They organise meetings, organise and maintain files, arrange travel, train staff members, communicate in other languages, and manage the day-to-day operations of the office.
Also known as: foreign language assistant, foreign language correspondent executive assistant, executive secretary, personal executive assistant, senior administrative secretary, assistant manager
How others title the same work
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- Executive Assistant / Corporate Administrator Canonical
- Executive Assistant / Corporate Administrator Canonical Ltd.
- Senior Executive Assistant, Global Customer Solutions | United States | PST or MST | Remote Grafana Labs
Startups
- Founder’s Office - Intern Cityfurnish
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Salary: R29,000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Personal Assistant for our UK-based clients. This is a fully remote position offering South African professionals an excellent opportunity to work with leading UK employers from home. You will work UK business hours and join a supportive, fast-growing team.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide dedicated PA support to a senior executive or director
• Manage complex diaries, travel itineraries and meeting logistics
• Draft and proofread correspondence, reports and presentations
• Act as a gatekeeper, screening communications and prioritising requests
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Requirements
• 3+ years of experience as a PA or executive assistant
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to anticipate needs
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• Strong communication skills — both written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities
What We Offer
• R29,000/month
• 100% remote, UK business hours (09:00–17:00 UK time)
• Career growth and professional development
• Exposure to leading UK businesses
Remote Recruitment – connecting top South African talent with UK employers. Apply today.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Personal Assistant for our UK-based clients. This is a fully remote position offering South African professionals an excellent opportunity to work with leading UK employers from home. You will work UK business hours and join a supportive, fast-growing team.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide dedicated PA support to a senior executive or director
• Manage complex diaries, travel itineraries and meeting logistics
• Draft and proofread correspondence, reports and presentations
• Act as a gatekeeper, screening communications and prioritising requests
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Requirements
• 3+ years of experience as a PA or executive assistant
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to anticipate needs
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• Strong communication skills — both written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities
What We Offer
• R29,000/month
• 100% remote, UK business hours (09:00–17:00 UK time)
• Career growth and professional development
• Exposure to leading UK businesses
Remote Recruitment – connecting top South African talent with UK employers. Apply today.
Originally posted on Himalayas