Talent Shore

Executive Assistant (Part time)

Talent Shore  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Remote)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description


Executive Assistant (Part time)

Part-Time | Fully Remote

Working Hours: 4 hours per day, Monday–Friday (aligned to UK business hours)

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and adaptable Executive Assistant to support a busy Managing Director within a fast-paced and growing business.

This is a varied, hands-on role that goes far beyond traditional diary management. You’ll become a key support function across operations, administration, project coordination, and day-to-day business activities, helping bring structure, organisation, and efficiency to a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will be confident juggling multiple priorities, comfortable working independently in a remote setting, and naturally proactive when it comes to solving problems and keeping things moving.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Administrative Support

Full diary and calendar management, including scheduling and coordinating meetings

Monitoring emails, drafting responses, and managing incoming communications

Acting as a key point of contact and gatekeeper for the Managing Director

Taking messages, tracking actions, and ensuring follow-ups are completed

Managing travel arrangements, bookings, and scheduling where required

Business & Operational Support

Supporting the Managing Director with day-to-day business coordination and administration

Assisting with project-related administration and ensuring processes are followed

Coordinating meetings, preparing notes, and maintaining clear action trackers

Managing and organising documentation, records, and internal systems

Maintaining structured task lists and workflow tracking using internal tools

Supporting operational reporting, research, and business improvement initiatives

Assisting with supplier coordination, invoice reviews, and general administrative tasks

Conducting research on products, technologies, suppliers, and industry trends

Providing ad hoc support across wider operational and strategic initiatives

Design & Project Coordination Support

Coordinating design and project-related meetings

Managing document version control and ensuring information is kept up to date

Acting as a communication link between internal teams and external stakeholders

Supporting project timelines, submissions, and administrative project processes

Personal Assistant Support

Managing personal diary commitments alongside business priorities

Organising travel, appointments, and personal scheduling

Assisting with household administration and routine personal tasks

Helping create structure and time management around both work and personal commitments

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar coordination role

Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Highly proactive with a solutions-focused mindset

Able to work independently and confidently in a fully remote environment

Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through

Comfortable working in a fast-paced business where priorities can shift quickly

Tech-savvy and confident using digital systems, CRMs, and task management tools

Professional, discreet, and highly dependable

Commercial awareness and a strong understanding of business operations are advantageous

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting a Managing Director or senior executive

Exposure to project coordination, operations, or technical environments

Basic bookkeeping or financial administration experience

Experience using workflow or task management platforms such as Motion or similar tools

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a trusted right-hand support to a busy Managing Director in a growing business. The role offers real variety, autonomy, and the chance to play an important role in improving structure, efficiency, and day-to-day operations across the company.
Talent Shore

About Talent Shore

Talent Shore connects top talent in South Africa with leading recruitment businesses in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States.

We’re proud to be the first offshoring company, focussed on the recruitment sector, with a track record of successfully helping recruitment businesses to scale up through cost-effective talent acquisition and management.

For companies, we take the risk out of the offshoring process by supporting your business to effectively scale your operations and maximise the productivity of your teams in the UK, Europe, USA and South Africa. South Africa has an amazing pool of talented and skilled professionals who can help your business grow.

For SA employees, we are looking for Recruitment / Talent Acquisition / Admin / Compliance / Accounting specialists of varying levels of skill and experience. The international clients we work with offer excellent salaries, in-country support, professional development and real investment in your career growth.

Reach out to our team today.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
2021
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