Executive Assistant / Project Management VA (Part-Time)
Assist World
South AfricaPosted about 1 month agoDiscoveredMatch locked
RemotePart TimeHuman Resources
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.
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
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
•
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
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
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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