Senior Executive Virtual Assistant
South Africa
VA/EA – Operations /
Executive Assistant / Full- Time /
Remote
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Executive Virtual Assistant to provide direct support to a COO and Strategy Lead of a large multinational organization. This is a fast-paced, dynamic role requiring excellent prioritization, problem-solving, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be proactive, tech-forward, and able to thrive in an environment with evolving priorities and multiple senior stakeholders.
This role begins with supporting two senior executives and has the potential to scale into part of a 24-hour global support team.
Key Responsibilities
Provide executive-level support including calendar management, scheduling, travel coordination, and expense management.
Handle task prioritization and time management, evaluating importance and urgency across multiple stakeholders.
Support preparation of executive presentations, reports, and briefing materials.
Manage internal coordination to align meetings across multiple time zones (Asia Pacific, U.S., Europe, Africa, Middle East).
Track receipts, expenses, and ensure accurate reporting.
Serve as a communication bridge, asking clarifying questions, confirming instructions, and ensuring alignment before executing tasks.
Work independently on projects, progressing them to a decision-ready stage before seeking executive input.
Support internal organization through document repositories, information-sharing systems, and collaborative tools (opportunity for process-building projects).
Qualifications & Experience
3–7 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Senior VA, or in a similar high-level support role.
Proven experience supporting C-suite or senior leadership in a multinational or fast-paced startup environment.
Strong decision-making and prioritization skills—ability to evaluate what’s important and act accordingly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, proactive approach.
Strong problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness—able to work independently while knowing when to escalate.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Slack, Notion, or WhatsApp.
Experience with startups or agencies is a plus (adaptability, creating SOPs, managing change).
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Key Attributes
Tech-forward, organized, and detail-oriented.
Comfortable working across multiple time zones with flexibility.
Startup mindset: adaptable, resourceful, and able to operate without rigid SOPs.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage executive-level communication.
Able to deliver value within the first month, not requiring extensive training.
$1,100 - $1,100 a month
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