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Executive Assistant / Virtual Assistant

VirtueStaff · Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

remoteContractAdmin & AssistantsInternal

About the role

VirtueStaff is are seeking a high-level, confident Executive Assistant to serve as a strategic partner to our client. This is not an "order-taker" role; we need a proactive thinker who will learn the nuances of the business to serve clients and manage operations with autonomy. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and leverages AI and modern tech to stay three steps ahead of the schedule.

Responsibilities

- Proven experience with email and calendar management - Manage the owner’s email and LinkedIn, interacting with clients on her behalf with high-level customer service and professional "voice". - Oversee a complex calendar, manage all Zoom calls, and capture comprehensive notes that drive action items - Lead the onboarding process for new clients and pull together high-impact presentations for meetings - Maintain the CRM (ActiveCampaign) by reconciling contacts and performing high-level sales administrative activities - Manage file structures in Google Drive and project workflows in Asana, utilizing advanced worksheet knowledge to track data

Requirements

- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant working directly for a business owner in a fast-paced, busy environment - Exceptional critical thinking skills; must be a proactive and anticipates needs before they are articulated - Advanced knowledge of ActiveCampaign, Asana, and Google Drive - Strong Excel/Sheets knowledge and data exposure - Highly proficient in using AI tools to increase efficiency and speed - High attention to detail, the ability to learn on the fly, and a confident "executive presence" in client-facing interactions

Benefits

- Work From Home - Performance Bonus

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Posted
Aug 18, 2026 (2 months ago)
First seen by us
Nov 11, 2026
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Nov 11, 2026
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