Overview
Personal Assistant Jobs in South Africa at Cherry Assistant
Title: Personal Assistant
Company: Cherry Assistant
Location: South Africa
We are hiring a Personal Assistant to support a San Francisco–based professional in the investment and asset management industry. This is a part-time remote role focused on personal administrative support, task coordination, and light bookkeeping. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and detail-oriented, capable of managing confidential information with discretion. This role starts with personal administrative tasks and will gradually expand to include business-related support such as asset tracking and basic financial organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and organize personal and administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments, handling follow-ups, and coordinating travel logistics.
- Conduct online research, data entry, and information organization for personal and professional use.
- Communicate effectively and professionally on behalf of the client, handling calls and messages during U.S. Pacific business hours.
- Proactively identify ways to improve organization, streamline systems, and support day-to-day efficiency.
- Assist with vendor coordination and basic admin tasks as needed.
- Airbnb Management (3 properties):
- Manage daily operations for 3 Airbnb listings.
- Handle guest communication, bookings, and reviews.
- Coordinate cleaning, maintenance, and turnovers.
- Update listings and adjust pricing to optimize occupancy.
- Bookkeeping:
- Track income and expenses for all properties.
- Reconcile Airbnb payouts with bank accounts.
- Categorize transactions and maintain organized records.
- Prepare simple monthly income/expense summaries.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Virtual Assistant.
- Fluency in Chinese.
- Proven administrative and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Strong English communication skills — both written and verbal.
- Experience handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Ability to work independently and maintain accountability in a remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with QuickBooks, Google Sheets, or similar financial management tools.
- Experience supporting entrepreneurs, investors, or small business owners.
- Comfort with basic bookkeeping, budgeting, and record-keeping.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work across both personal and professional tasks.
- Prior experience supporting U.S.-based clients remotely.
Required Skills & Tools
- Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets)
- QuickBooks or similar accounting tools
- Slack, Zoom, and WhatsApp for communication
- Strong organizational and written communication skills
- Reliable home office setup and fast, stable internet connection
Schedule & Pay
- Part-Time position; 10 Hours per week Monday–Friday between 10 AM – 12 AM PST or 3 PM – 5 PM PST
- Fully remote role for a USA based client
- Pay – South African Pay: 4,500ZAR – 5,500ZAR per month / Philippines: 15,900PHP – 19,400PHP per month
- Includes growth potential into more hours
System Requirements
- Internet speed of at least 20 Mbps upload and download
- Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher
- 8 GB of RAM or higher
- Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer
- HD 720p webcam
- Headset with microphone
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- Consistent hours and predictable workload
- Fully remote work with long-term potential
- Direct collaboration with the Founder, making a real impact
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Opportunity to grow alongside a scaling residential home services company