Overview
Virtual Assistant – SOUTH AFRICA Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at Somewhere
Title: Virtual Assistant – SOUTH AFRICA
Company: Somewhere
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Executive Virtual Assistant
Location: 100% Remote OPEN FOR SOUTH AFRICA ONLY
Employment Type: Independent Contractor
Hours: 30 hours per week
Compensation: USD $1,400-$1,800 per month (based on experience)
About The Role
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Virtual Assistant to support a founder across multiple ventures, including a SaaS business, property operations, and personal administration.
This is a long-term remote opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and enjoys supporting both business and personal priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Administrative Support
- Manage inboxes and calendars across business and personal accounts
- Coordinate meetings across multiple time zones
- Prepare proposals, quotes, and business documents
- Track tasks, deadlines, and follow-ups
- Maintain organized records, spreadsheets, and documentation
Operations & Finance Support
- Assist with project and operational coordination
- Support invoicing, expense tracking, receipt reconciliation, and payment follow-ups
- Conduct research and help create processes and SOPs
Property & Personal Support
- Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and vendors
- Assist with property-related administration and communications
- Manage travel arrangements, appointments, subscriptions, and general life admin
- Make phone calls on behalf of the founder when required
Tools You'll Use
Examples Include
- Google Workspace
- ClickUp
- HubSpot
- Slack
- Xero
- Notion
- PandaDoc
- ChatGPT and other AI tools
Experience with all tools is not required, but you should be comfortable learning new technology quickly.
What We're Looking For
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Professional communication skills and confidence making phone calls
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Experience supporting executives, founders, or small business owners is preferred
- Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude is highly desirable
