Hirehangar

Chief Executive Assistant

South Africa, Remote. Posted 3 months ago

The role

You will act as the CEO's command center and execution integrator across a 3-business portfolio. You will translate ideas into plans and systems to keep operators accountable.

What you will do

  • Own the CEO's calendar, priorities, weekly planning rhythm, and daily execution check-ins
  • Convert brain dumps into structured tasks, owners, deadlines, and follow-ups
  • Drive cross-business execution by unifying plans and removing blockers
  • Maintain a weekly portfolio scorecard including marketing, sales KPIs, and project milestones
  • Partner with key operators and partners to track commitments and accountability
  • Coordinate across time zones and teams
  • Support light investor and client communication

Required qualifications

  • Experience working as Chief of Staff, Senior Executive Assistant, or Operations Partner roles supporting a founder or CEO
  • Proven ability to run execution systems end-to-end
  • Comfort enforcing accountability with senior operators and partners
  • Strong project management skills (ClickUp, Asana, or equivalent)
  • KPI reporting discipline
  • Prior remote work experience
  • Fluent with remote collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana/ClickUp or similar)
  • Experience working with US or UK-based companies

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting multi-business or portfolio operators
  • Working knowledge of CRM + marketing ops workflows
  • Exposure to real estate development or home services operations

Before you apply

  • Complete the application form in full
  • You will be required to record a video
  • If you do not record a video, you will not be considered for any open roles

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