Executive Admin Assistant

Location: South Africa, Gauteng, South Africa, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Workplace: remote

Employment Type: full

Description

Salary: R29 000 – R32 000 per month

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Executive Admin Assistant for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa. You will own a UK executive diary, inbox and priorities.

Role overview

You will support a UK executive, owning their diary, inbox and follow-ups so they can focus on decisions rather than logistics. This is a full-time, 100% remote role for South African talent, working UK hours: 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST).

Key responsibilities

• Manage the executive diary and inbox
• Prepare agendas, briefing notes and meeting minutes
• Coordinate travel and events
• Draft and send correspondence on their behalf
• Track actions and follow up with stakeholders

What youll need

• Experience supporting a senior manager or executive
• Excellent written English and discretion
• Expert-level calendar and email management in Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
• Confident with Slack, Zoom and Notion or similar
• Able to work 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST)

Nice to have

• Experience arranging international travel
• Familiarity with board or investor reporting
• Previous work with UK executives

Whats on offer

• Fully remote work from anywhere in South Africa
• A stable, full-time role with a UK employer
• Clear expectations and a friendly, supportive team
• Room to grow as the business grows

About Remote Recruitment

Remote Recruitment connects talented South Africans with UK businesses that want reliable, motivated remote team members. We match you carefully, support you through the hiring process and stay in touch once you start, so you can settle in with confidence.

Apply with your CV and a short note on why this role suits you. Remote Recruitment welcomes applications from all suitably capable candidates.