Executive Assistant

South Africa remote Until 8/22/2026 2+ years exp First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect high-performing professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly organized Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in a fast-paced remote environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative, communication, and project coordination skills who enjoys helping executives stay organized, efficient, and focused on high-level priorities.

The ideal candidate has experience in remote executive support, calendar management, travel coordination, and cross-team communication, and thrives in a detail-oriented, proactive role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and organize executive calendars, meetings, and appointments.
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting notes.
  • Handle email inbox management and respond to routine correspondence on behalf of executives.
  • Arrange travel bookings, itineraries, and accommodation when required.
  • Assist with project coordination and follow-ups across teams.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and documents for executive meetings.
  • Maintain confidential records and sensitive company information.
  • Support operational and administrative processes to ensure smooth day-to-day executive workflow.
  • Assist with CRM updates, task tracking, and internal systems where necessary.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, or Administrative Assistant.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience managing calendars and coordinating meetings across time zones.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, Zoom, and project management platforms (Asana, Notion, Trello, or similar).
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
  • High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Professional discretion when handling confidential information.

Benefits

💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams

🚀 Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services

🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network

🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement

💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals

About this role

Summary

Support senior leadership with administrative, calendar, travel, and communication tasks in a remote setting.

Job title

Executive Assistant

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

remote work allowed, based in South Africa

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

calendar managementcommunicationtravel coordinationproficiency with Google Workspaceproficiency with Microsoft OfficeSlackZoomproject management platforms

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

calendar managementtravel coordinationcommunicationproject coordination
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

South Africa

Remote Country