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Executive Assistant / Virtual Assistant

VirtueStaffWorkableJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted 18 AugFound 20 OctSeen 2 hours ago

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The Posting

VirtueStaff is are seeking a high-level, confident Executive Assistant to serve as a strategic partner to our client. This is not an "order-taker" role; we need a proactive thinker who will learn the nuances of the business to serve clients and manage operations with autonomy. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and leverages AI and modern tech to stay three steps ahead of the schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Proven experience with email and calendar management
  • Manage the owner’s email and LinkedIn, interacting with clients on her behalf with high-level customer service and professional "voice".
  • Oversee a complex calendar, manage all Zoom calls, and capture comprehensive notes that drive action items
  • Lead the onboarding process for new clients and pull together high-impact presentations for meetings
  • Maintain the CRM (ActiveCampaign) by reconciling contacts and performing high-level sales administrative activities
  • Manage file structures in Google Drive and project workflows in Asana, utilizing advanced worksheet knowledge to track data

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant working directly for a business owner in a fast-paced, busy environment
  • Exceptional critical thinking skills; must be a proactive and anticipates needs before they are articulated
  • Advanced knowledge of ActiveCampaign, Asana, and Google Drive
  • Strong Excel/Sheets knowledge and data exposure
  • Highly proficient in using AI tools to increase efficiency and speed
  • High attention to detail, the ability to learn on the fly, and a confident "executive presence" in client-facing interactions

Benefits

  • Work From Home
  • Performance Bonus

Facts

Source
Workable
External id
0A20791DB2
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Remote
Remote, from the posting
Employment
Contract
Posted
18 Aug 2026
First seen
20 Oct 2026, 16:10
Last seen
1 Nov 2026, 18:45
Status
Not yet added
Posting id
633f29c3-3419-5fa3-a6d8-fb15c4f019e4