Overview
Executive Assistant Jobs in South Africa at HIREXE
Title: Executive Assistant
Company: HIREXE
Location: South Africa
Executive Assistant
📍 Remote (Based in South Africa) | 🕒 Full-time | EST Working Hours
🌎 Work with a fast-growing US company
Overview:
A dynamic and rapidly growing U.S.-based company, is looking for a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant with a background in operations.
This is a fully remote role for someone based in South Africa who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work seamlessly across EST time zones. The ideal candidate will support senior leadership with high-level administrative tasks, strategic planning support, and executive reporting—while also having a strong understanding of legal documentation, contracts, and SOP creation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the executive team, including calendar and inbox management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
- Assist with reviewing, editing, and managing legal documents and contracts
- Support in strategic planning initiatives and track key projects and milestones
- Develop, maintain, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across departments
- Prepare and manage executive-level reports, presentations, and dashboards
- Serve as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders
- Handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, with at least 1–2 years supporting C-level executives
- Strong knowledge of U.S. business/legal documentation and contract management
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple priorities
- Proven experience in strategic support, reporting, and SOP development
- Tech-savvy with strong skills in tools like G Suite, Microsoft Office, and project management platforms (e.g., Notion, Asana, or Trello)
- Must be based in South Africa and able to work full-time in Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with a keen eye for detail
Why Join?
- Work with a forward-thinking, U.S.-based company that values autonomy, clarity, and impact
- Collaborate with a high-performance global team
- Competitive compensation for a remote role
- Long-term growth potential for top performers