Provide direct administrative support to an attorney by managing communications, documents, scheduling, follow-ups, and client intake while keeping daily operations organized and priorities on track.
Virtual Assistant
📜 Description
- Triage email and flag priorities.
- Schedule meetings and manage calendars across time zones.
- Book travel and appointments.
- Research suppliers and prepare simple summaries.
- Track tasks and follow up until completion.
🛠️ Requirements
- Experience in a VA, PA or admin role
- Confident with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
- Strong written English
- Good organisation and the ability to work independently
- Able to work 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST)
- Experience with Slack, Zoom and Asana
- Familiarity with basic bookkeeping or invoicing
- Experience supporting UK clients
Full job description
Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Virtual Assistant for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa. You will own inbox, diary and task management for a UK manager.
Role overview
You will work as the right hand of a UK manager or small team, keeping inboxes, calendars and to-do lists under control. This is a full-time, 100% remote role for South African talent, working UK hours: 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST).
Key responsibilities
- Triage email and flag priorities
- Schedule meetings and manage calendars across time zones
- Book travel and appointments
- Research suppliers and prepare simple summaries
- Track tasks and follow up until they are done
What you'll need
- Experience in a VA, PA or admin role
- Confident with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
- Strong written English
- Good organisation and the ability to work independently
- Able to work 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST)
Nice to have
- Experience with Slack, Zoom and Asana
- Familiarity with basic bookkeeping or invoicing
- Experience supporting UK clients
What's on offer
- Fully remote work from anywhere in South Africa
- A stable, full-time role with a UK employer
- Clear expectations and a friendly, supportive team
- Room to grow as the business grows
About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment connects talented South Africans with UK businesses that want reliable, motivated remote team members. We match you carefully, support you through the hiring process and stay in touch once you start, so you can settle in with confidence.
Apply with your CV and a short note on why this role suits you. Remote Recruitment welcomes applications from all suitably capable candidates.
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