Personal Assistant

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

Workplace: remote

Employment Type: full

Description

Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Personal Assistant for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa, owning the diary, inbox and day-to-day admin of a busy UK executive.

Role overview

You will be the right hand of a busy UK executive. You will manage their diary and inbox, prepare for meetings and keep their day running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage calendars, meetings and travel bookings
• Triage the inbox and draft routine replies
• Prepare agendas, notes and follow-up actions
• Handle personal and business admin tasks
• Keep confidential information organised and secure

What youll need

• Experience as a personal assistant, executive assistant or senior admin
• Experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 calendars
• Strong written English and attention to detail
• Discretion with confidential information
• A reliable laptop and stable fibre connection

Nice to have

• Experience supporting UK-based executives
• Familiarity with a tool such as Calendly or Notion
• Experience booking international travel

Whats on offer

This is a full-time, 100% remote role working UK hours, 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST). You will join a friendly UK team, receive clear onboarding and support, and work with a company that values reliability, communication and growth. We are looking for South African talent who want a stable remote career with a UK employer. Day to day you will use modern, cloud-based tools, so you can work from home with the equipment you already have. Our recruitment team supports every placement from application through to your first day, and we keep communication open so you always know where you stand throughout the hiring process. Apply with your CV and we will be in touch if you are shortlisted.