RecruitMyMom

Part-time Executive Assistant & Traffic Coordinator

RecruitMyMom  •  Remote  •  23 days ago
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Job Description


This is a remote position.


A marketing executive leading the communications function in the non-profit sector is seeking an organised and proactive
Executive Assistant & Traffic Coordinator

for 4 to 4.5 hours a week to provide strategic operational support.


The role requires a candidate who thrives in structured environments and enjoys coordinating multiple moving parts behind the scenes. The successful candidate will combine executive support capabilities with advertising agency-style traffic coordination, ensuring projects move efficiently between the executive, creative team, and external service providers. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys the administrative and operational side of marketing and communications and takes pride in ensuring that projects run smoothly and efficiently.


Key Responsibilities


  • Executive Liaison:

    Manage and prioritise executive email communications, coordinate calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and provide administrative support.


  • Traffic Coordination:

    Act as a traffic coordinator, managing project flow between the executive, creative team, and external service providers.


  • Project Briefing:

    Obtain detailed project briefs and clarify requirements with stakeholders before briefing suppliers.


  • Financial Administration:

    Source and obtain quotes from service providers, prepare initial cost estimates, and assist with project budget tracking.


  • Documentation & Reporting:

    Assist with report preparation, presentations, and maintain organised records of briefs, quotes, and project documentation.


  • Schedule Management:

    Coordinate timelines and ensure marketing deliverables are completed on schedule, providing regular project updates and progress reports.


  • Operational Efficiency:

    Collaborate closely with the executive to ensure operational efficiency and reduce administrative bottlenecks.


Requirements


  • Proven Experience:

    Experience as an Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, or Project/Traffic Coordinator, ideally within marketing, communications, or an advertising agency environment.


  • Organisational Skills:

    Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


  • Communication:

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


  • Proactive Approach:

    Ability to work independently and proactively identify tasks and priorities.


  • Supplier Management:

    Experience obtaining quotes and coordinating external suppliers or service providers.


  • Technical Skills:

    Strong administrative and reporting capabilities; proficiency in Microsoft Office and presentation preparation.


  • Detail-Oriented:

    High attention to detail with the ability to work quickly and accurately.


  • Financial Experience:

    Financial administration experience, including costings and budget tracking, is advantageous.


Preferred Qualifications


  • Existing network of marketing or advertising service providers.


  • Experience within the non-profit sector or working with grant-funded projects.


Personal Attributes


  • Highly organised, efficient, and self-motivated.


  • Proactive and confident in extracting information and clarifying requirements.


  • Strong collaborator who enjoys supporting executives.


  • Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.


  • Patient, supportive, and comfortable working with leadership.


Benefits


  • Fully remote, flexible working arrangement.

  • Opportunity to support a meaningful non-profit initiative.

  • Consistent and clearly defined operational support role.
RecruitMyMom

About RecruitMyMom

RecruitMyMom is a leading South African recruitment agency, connecting local and global businesses with top-tier talent—ranging from skilled professionals to C-Suite executives. We recruit for permanent, contract, freelance and fractional roles, including maternity cover, virtual assistants, and executive-level hires.

We specialise in placing highly skilled professionals, with a strong track record in helping experienced mothers grow their career, return to the workforce, transition careers, and secure flexible opportunities. Our tailored approach ensures the perfect match between employer needs and candidate aspirations, making hiring efficient, seamless, and impactful.

For international companies hiring in South Africa, we also provide Employer of Record (EOR) Professional Services, ensuring compliant and hassle-free workforce management.

Whether you need in-office professionals, remote specialists, or fractional C-Suite leaders, RecruitMyMom is your trusted recruitment partner—helping you build a high-performing, flexible, and future-ready workforce.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2012
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