Executive Assistant

Please do not apply unless you have at least 5 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar high-level administrative support role. Preference will be given to candidates with previous hospitality, guest relations, events, or customer service experience.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant to support our Director. This is a remote position, providing the flexibility to work from home while playing a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the business.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and experience in delivering a high standard of service in a hospitality, guest-facing, or client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and organise the Director’s calendar, appointments, and meetings
• Handle email correspondence and phone calls on behalf of the Director
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other business documents as required
• Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodation bookings, and itinerariesLiaise professionally with clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Assist with hospitality-related arrangements, guest communications, and event coordination where required
• Conduct research and provide summaries to support decision-making
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Weekend Phone Line Coverage Rota
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role
• Previous hospitality, guest relations, events, tourism, or customer service experience preferred
• Strong internet connection and reliable phone
• Own laptop with the necessary software for the role
• Backup power solution to ensure uninterrupted work during loadshedding
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities
• Candidates must have exceptional written and spoken English and be able to communicate at a near-native level.

Benefits

• Salary of R14,000 per month
• Remote work with flexible hours
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Dynamic and supportive work environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R14 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked remotely before?

Education:

• High School (matric) (Preferred)

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)
• Remote Work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote