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Executive Assistant
Assist World · South Africa
About The Role
What We're Looking For (Essential Skills & Experience)
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Chief of
Staff-style support role
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- High attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills and initiative
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Technology & Tools
- Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets)
- Slack
- Asana or similar project management platforms
- Loom or video-based communication tools
- Figma experience is a bonus but not essential
Success in This Role Looks Like
- Keeping calendars organised and conflict-free
- Proactively reminding and preparing the executive for meetings
- Managing inboxes efficiently and keeping communications moving
- Following up without being asked
- Quickly acknowledging tasks and maintaining clear communication
- Taking ownership of administrative responsibilities
- Bringing calm and organisation to a busy, fast-paced environment
Ideal Personality
- Proactive rather than reactive
- Highly responsive and communicative
- Detail-oriented and reliable
- Comfortable receiving instructions via Loom recordings, Slack messages, and voice, notes
- Naturally organised and process-driven
- Adaptable and resourceful
- Able to work with urgency when required
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