RecruitMyMom

Personal Assistant

RecruitMyMom  •  Cape Town, ZA (Hybrid)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description


Are you a master of organisation, time
management, and proactive administrative support? We are recruiting on behalf
of a fast-growing digital agency growth firm whose founder requires a sharp,
highly reliable
Executive Assistant

for 10 to 20 hours per week to streamline both his professional
business operations and personal lifestyle management.


This unique hybrid role offers maximum
flexibility:
remote daily operations

paired with
one designated
on-site half-day per week

at the founder's residence. If you pride yourself
on giving leaders back their most valuable asset—time—and thrive in a
fast-paced environment, this is the perfect role for you!


This is a permanent position requiring between 2 - 4 flexible hours per day (average 10-20 hour week)


Role
Overview


  • Work
    Arrangement:

    Remote (Daily) + On-Site (1 day per
    week).

  • Time
    Commitment:

    Approximately 2–4 hours per day
    (flexible schedule).


Key
Responsibilities


Business & Executive Support (Remote: 2–4
hours/day)


  • Time
    Optimisation:

    Act as a true partner to the owner,
    identifying operational bottlenecks and actively protecting his focus
    time.

  • Calendar
    & Schedule Management:

    Take full control of complex meeting
    scheduling, calendar coordination, and daily time-blocking across multiple
    projects.

  • Communication
    & Gatekeeping:

    Screen, prioritize, and manage incoming
    emails, messages, and calls—routing action items to the appropriate team
    members seamlessly.


Personal & Lifestyle Management (On-Site:
1 day/week)


  • Home
    Operations:

    Oversee smooth running of the founder's
    private residence during weekly on-site visits.

  • Stock
    & Inventory:

    Audit household supplies, manage grocery
    orders, and handle unpacking and restocking.

  • Staff
    & Supplier Coordination:

    Act as the main liaison for domestic
    staff and external contractors, managing home-related supplier payments
    and oversight.


Requirements


·

Must be based locally in Cape Town with your own reliable
transport to manage in-person errands

and 1 onsite weekly home organisation visit


·

Prior experience as a Personal Assistant (PA), Virtual
Assistant (VA), or

Administrator


·

Proactive problem-solver who can spot what needs to be done
and execute it; exceptionally organised, trustworthy, and clear in written
communication

.


·

Comfortable using modern productivity tools, including
Slack, Notion, Google
Calendar, WhatsApp, Uber, and Takealot

.

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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