Executive Assistant
Remote Raven
Other,
Administrative and clerical roles handle the day-to-day paperwork, scheduling and record-keeping that keep SA businesses running, and are a popular path for matriculants with strong organisation skills.
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, admin roles in South Africa typically pay R8 000 to R20 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
Our client, a US-based executive, is hiring a remote Executive Assistant to be their trusted right hand across the full range of administrative and operational needs. This is a high-trust, high-visibility seat. You will manage email and calendars, document meetings, build trackers and decks, coordinate travel, and keep back-end operations running — all handled with discretion and professionalism. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is a key requirement.
The ideal candidate anticipates needs before being asked, documents thoroughly, and treats confidentiality as a non-negotiable standard. You will be trusted with sensitive business and personal information, and the executive team needs to know it stays exactly where it should.
Key Responsibilities
Email & Inbox Management
- Triage, flag, and organize incoming messages by priority; surface time-sensitive items promptly
- Draft and send correspondence on behalf of the executive in the right tone
- Maintain a clean inbox structure with consistent labeling and follow-up tracking
Microsoft Office & Excel Support
- Build and maintain spreadsheets, trackers, and recurring reports using advanced Excel functions
- Produce professional Word documents; work confidently across Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Scheduling & Session Coordination
- Own the executive's calendar across stakeholders and time zones; resolve conflicts and protect priority time
- Send confirmations, reminders, and prep materials ahead of every session
Meeting Support & Documentation
- Take accurate Minutes of Meeting (MOM); distribute notes and action items; follow up to completion
Deck & Presentation Creation
- Create and revise polished, executive-ready presentation decks within tight timelines
Travel & Logistics Coordination
- Plan and book complete itineraries; prepare detailed travel documents; handle changes calmly
Back-End Administrative Support
- Maintain files and workflows across Monday.com and PandaDoc, including e-signature workflows
Proactive Ownership & Confidentiality
- Anticipate needs and act ahead of requests; spot and resolve issues before they escalate
- Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment about what is shared, with whom, and when
Required Qualifications
- Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, with particular strength in Excel (key requirement)
- Proven Executive Assistant or senior administrative support experience
- Excellent written communication; strong organization across multiple tools and priorities
- Deck creation experience (PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva)
- Familiarity with Monday.com; experience with PandaDoc or willingness to learn quickly
- Demonstrated discretion and trustworthiness; proactive, self-directed remote worker
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a founder, executive team, or senior leadership group
- Experience coordinating complex travel; comfortable with detailed minute-taking
- Background in a high-trust executive support environment
Tools & Software
- Microsoft Office Suite — Excel (advanced), Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Monday.com, PandaDoc, deck tools (PowerPoint / Google Slides / Canva), Google Workspace as needed
What Makes You a Great Fit
- You document everything and it is always easy to find
- You think ahead and start before you are asked
- You treat confidential information with total discretion, every time
- Your decks and documents are executive-ready without cleanup
- You stay calm and capable through hiccups, conflicts, and last-minute changes
What We Offer
- Up to $6.00/hour
- 100% remote work
- Full-time role
To apply:
Ensure your LinkedIn profile and resume are up-to-date and comprehensive (submit a comprehensive resume in English), and complete the assessment in this link: [https://assessment.aptiveindex.com/s/T4AHrmBPTLF2]
By applying, you consent to being contacted via the contact information provided in your application for recruitment purposes only.
Interview scheduling notice
Interview scheduling: Initial recruiter calls run in US Mountain Standard Time (MST), within a 3:00 AM – 1:00 PM MST window. In your local time that is approximately: Philippines 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM PHT; Kenya 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM EAT; South Africa 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM SAST. We do our best to find a slot that works for you, and we thank you sincerely for your flexibility across time zones.
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