Executive Assistant

Somewhere

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
LOOKING FOR STELLAR TOP CANDIDATESPosition : Executive Assistant
Working Hours : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Atlantic Time
Salary : USD 1000 - 1500/month (Final offer depends on client approval and candidate experience)About the Role:
You’ll be the operations heartbeat for the principals—owning calendars, communication, and coordination while keeping projects, vendors, and documents organized. The right EA goes beyond “admin” and acts as a light operations layer that sharpens accountability and executionRole Responsibilities:
  • Administrative support to company principals: calendar + inbox management, meeting prep, action tracking, and follow-ups.
  • Project coordination & management: create/maintain tasks, dependencies, owners, and due dates in Asana; help keep project docs tidy in Google Drive.
  • Stakeholder communications: handle calls and messages with clients, contractors, and vendors via WhatsApp/phone/email (and Slack if used).
  • Property & ops tooling: support workflows in Buildium (or similar) for work orders, vendor coordination, and documentation.
  • Bookkeeping (as needed): assist with QuickBooks tasks such as basic coding, AP/AR entry, and pulling simple reports—scope depends on candidate strength.
  • Quality & detail: ensure high-quality output, clean documentation, and reliable follow-through across all tasks.
Requirements:
  • Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, Asana, and Google Workspace.
  • Familiarity with project/property management tools (Buildium or equivalent preferred).
  • A bachelor’s degree is beneficial but not mandatory.
  • Prior experience in administrative roles, ideally in property management or project coordination.
  • Excellent spoken and written communication, comfortable with calls and client-facing updates.
  • Strong attention to detail, quality standards, and professionalism.
  • Self-managing: able to plan work, meet deadlines, and escalate risks early.
  • Comfortable using WhatsApp and (potentially) Slack for daily communication.
KPIs / Success Metrics
  • Calendar & inbox hygiene: daily triage completed; conflicts resolved proactively.
  • Project visibility: live Asana boards with clear owners, dates, and status; weekly updates to principals.
  • Stakeholder responsiveness: same-day responses internally; within 1 business day for vendors/clients.
  • Documentation quality: organized files, accurate notes, and audit-ready records.
  • Bookkeeping assist (if in scope): tasks completed on time with minimal rework.
Note: Please submit your resume in ENGLISH; otherwise, your application may not be processed. We prioritize the processing of one active application at a time. If you have applied for multiple job openings within our organization, we kindly request that you direct any update inquiries to the team responsible for handling your initial application.

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