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This is a remote Executive Assistant / Project Management Virtual Assistant role based in South Africa supporting two businesses. The role requires strong organizational, project management (monday.com), customer service, and communication skills. The position is full-time or part-time with flexible scheduling. Salary starts from $6000 USD. Benefits include several bonuses and a raffle. The employer does not mention visa sponsorship or experience requirements explicitly.
Accounting, Administrative and data entry, Data, Design and creative, Finance and investments, Operations, Product, Customer support
South Africa
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mid-level · full_time · part_time
- Required timezone overlap is not stated
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Explore the remote job marketExecutive Assistant / Project Management VA (Part-Time) at Assist World
Overview
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant to support a growing creative business owner across two ventures:
- A premium lapel pin & accessories business
- A small design agency
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured environments, enjoys bringing order to creative chaos, and can independently manage systems, communication, and admin operations.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management (CORE)
- Manage and maintain workflows in monday.com
- Create and update projects based on incoming emails (e.g., purchase orders)
- Assign and track action items
- Tag and communicate updates to the founder
- Ensure all tasks are organized, updated, and completed
- Provide weekly project updates/reporting
Inbox & Calendar Management
- Monitor inbox and respond on behalf of the founder
- Be CC’d into emails and proactively respond when needed
- Manage calendar scheduling and confirmations
- Ensure nothing slips through the cracks
Customer & Client Communication
- Respond to website/customer queries via Shopify inbox/chat
- Follow up with clients (especially wholesale orders needing nudges)
- Maintain strong, professional communication tone
Admin & Operations Support
- Assist with expense tracking using Google Sheets
- Log and categorize expenses monthly
- Help prepare financial data for accountant (light bookkeeping only)
- Maintain organized systems across both businesses
General Support
- Assist across both businesses as needed (pin business + design agency)
- Help implement systems and improve workflows
- Support scaling efforts through better organization
Requirements
Must-Have
- Experience with project management tools (Monday.com preferred)
- Strong admin + organizational skills
- Excellent written English (client-facing role)
- Customer service experience
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Comfortable working with Google Workspace (Sheets, Gmail, Calendar)
Nice-to-Have
- Light bookkeeping / expense tracking experience
- Ecommerce experience (Shopify)
- Experience supporting founders or small businesses
Why Join Assist World?
100% REMOTE
$50 birthday bonus
$200 testimonial bonus
$500 entry monthly raffle
NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM
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