Hirehangar
Executive Virtual Assistant
South Africa, Remote. Posted 2 months ago
The role
The Executive Virtual Assistant provides administrative and operational support to senior leadership. This role involves managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and streamlining executive workflows in a remote environment.
What you will do
- Manage executive calendars and prioritize appointments
- Coordinate virtual and in-person meetings
- Prepare agendas, take notes, and track action items
- Handle email management, correspondence, and follow-ups
- Prepare and edit documents, presentations, reports, and spreadsheets
- Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries
- Act as a liaison between executives and stakeholders
- Maintain organized digital filing systems and documentation
- Support special projects, research, and ad hoc administrative tasks
- Ensure confidentiality and professionalism
Required qualifications
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or Virtual Assistant supporting senior leadership
- Demonstrated prior remote work experience
- Fluent with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana or similar)
- Experience working with US or UK-based companies
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and reliability
- Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and solve problems proactively
Nice to have
- Experience supporting C-level executives or founders
- Familiarity with project management or CRM tools
- Background in a fast-paced startup or professional services environment
- Experience coordinating across multiple departments or external partners
Before you apply
- Complete the application form in full
- Record a video as part of the application process
- Applications without remote work experience with US or UK-based companies will not be considered
About the company
Hire Hangar connects top talent with vetted employers. They offer competitive pay and real growth opportunities.