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JOB TITLE
Executive Assistant
JOB ID
CHABEN1
INDUSTRY
Health Technology
LOCATION
South Africa (Native English required)
JOB STATUS
Full Time
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm PST
SALARY
$10 to $12 per hour (If there's someone worth interviewing but their rate is a bit higher, please let the AM know)
TARGET START DATE
ASAP
ROLE OVERVIEW
About the Client:
The client is a fast growing health technology company focused on building scalable systems, operational excellence, and high performance teams. The organization values speed, accountability, clear communication, continuous improvement, and process driven execution. Their environment is highly dynamic and technology focused, requiring team members who can adapt quickly, think independently, and proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows and operations.
About the Role:
The client is seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted operational partner. This individual will be responsible for managing priorities, maintaining accountability across tasks, supporting day to day operations, and ensuring that every commitment is followed through to completion. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, detail oriented, highly responsive, and capable of operating with minimal supervision. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, strong judgment, the ability to learn new systems quickly, and a relentless commitment to closing loops and delivering results without dropping the ball.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support & Coordination
Manage daily priorities, action items, and follow up activities
Maintain accountability systems to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time
Coordinate meetings, schedules, communications, and administrative activities
Support executive level decision making through organization and information management
Anticipate needs and proactively address potential issues before they become problems
Task Management & Execution
Monitor and manage task lists through Slack and other internal systems
Ensure all assigned responsibilities are tracked through completion
Communicate progress, roadblocks, and updates clearly and proactively
Prioritize competing requests while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Follow established procedures while identifying opportunities for greater efficiency
Systems & Process Development
Create, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Build and improve operational systems, workflows, and best practices
Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements
Support the implementation and adoption of new tools and internal processes
Maintain organized documentation within company knowledge management systems
Communication & Collaboration
Serve as a reliable point of coordination across internal teams
Maintain professional and polished written communication at all times
Ensure all messages, requests, and action items receive timely follow up
Escalate blockers, risks, or concerns proactively
Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence when interacting with stakeholders
Technology & Platform Management
Utilize Google Workspace to support daily operations
Operate efficiently within Slack as the primary communication platform
Maintain and organize information within Notion
Coordinate and manage meetings through Zoom and Google Meet
Quickly learn and adapt to new software, platforms, and operational systems as needed
Qualifications & Skills
Must Have
Native English speaker with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
5+ years of experience in Executive Assistant, Senior Virtual Assistant, Executive Operations, or similar high responsibility support roles
Proven experience supporting executives or founders in fast paced environments
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify errors, inconsistencies, and missing information
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace
Strong experience using Slack in a professional environment
Experience working with Notion or similar documentation platforms
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Consistent track record of following through on commitments and closing communication loops
Reliable internet connection, professional remote work environment, and polished video conferencing presence
Preferred
Experience supporting startup founders or leadership teams
Experience creating and maintaining SOPs, workflows, and process documentation
Background working within technology, SaaS, healthcare technology, or high growth companies
Experience building operational systems and improving internal processes
Familiarity with Superhuman or similar email management platforms
Experience working with globally distributed remote teams
Personality Traits
Highly proactive and resourceful
Extremely detail oriented and thorough
Fast learner with strong adaptability
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
System thinker who naturally seeks efficiency and optimization
High emotional intelligence and professional maturity
Clear, concise, and effective communicator
Results driven and execution focused
Reliable, responsive, and dependable
Thrives in fast paced environments
Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Naturally organized with exceptional follow through
Values timeliness, accuracy, and quality in all work