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Company: RecruitMyMom (on behalf of Media & Travel Guide Firm)
Location: Remote (Work from Home)
Date Posted: 6 May 2025
Job Opening ID: ZR_14469_JOB
Contract Type: Independent Contract
Location Type: Fully Remote
Salary: R200 – R220 per hour
Remuneration Term: Per Hour
Working Hours: Approx. 12 hours per week
Industry: Media & Publishing
Application Closing Date: Open until filled

🏢 About the Company

An innovative and established media and travel guide company based in Rosebank, Johannesburg is seeking a reliable and experienced Part-time Virtual Assistant (VA). The company is known for its vibrant creative energy and strong presence in South Africa’s media landscape. As they continue to expand, they need a dedicated professional who can handle administrative tasks, maintain order in a busy executive’s schedule, and ensure client engagement is consistent and timely.

If you’re a remote work enthusiast, have a flair for organisation, and enjoy supporting fast-paced creative professionals, this opportunity is ideal. The role is part-time, fully remote, and offers flexible working conditions to fit around your lifestyle.

📋 Role Overview

As the Virtual Assistant – Media and PA, your main mission will be to support the CEO in their day-to-day operations and help them stay focused on high-level creative and strategic work. You’ll take ownership of admin processes, client follow-ups, and diary management. You will be expected to work approximately 12 hours per week and deliver results with minimal supervision.

This is an exciting opportunity to be the organisational backbone of a growing media enterprise while enjoying the benefits of a remote work model and flexible hours.

📌 Key Responsibilities

🔹 Administrative Support

• Organise, label, and file incoming digital documents, notes, and emails

• Maintain and update client records and active project files

• Prepare basic weekly summaries or reports on pending tasks and client activity

🔹 Client Engagement & Follow-ups

• Keep track of all sent proposals, pending client replies, and feedback

• Send gentle email or WhatsApp reminders to ensure client engagement

• Draft and polish follow-up messages to maintain professional communication

🔹 Calendar & Diary Management

• Coordinate the CEO’s calendar and schedule meetings efficiently

• Ensure time is blocked off for personal tasks, creative breaks, and strategy sessions

• Send Google Meet invites with proper preparation materials included

✅ Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience as a Virtual Assistant or Personal Assistant

• Fully equipped home office with stable internet connection

• Strong knowledge of Google Suite and cloud-based file management

• Familiar with basic report generation and CRM updates

• Proactive and highly organised personality with a “can-do” mindset

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to take initiative, follow up independently, and manage shifting priorities

• Experience in social media coordination is a strong advantage

• Previous work in the media, publishing, or creative industry is beneficial

• Strong background in minutes-taking and meeting coordination

🌟 What the Company Offers

• Remote-first role – work from anywhere in South Africa

• Approx. 12 hours per week with flexible scheduling

• Hourly rate of R200 – R220 based on experience and skills

• Autonomy and trust – work independently with clear deliverables

• Direct reporting line to the CEO, allowing for meaningful collaboration

• Opportunity to support exciting media and travel projects with national reach

🤝 Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and walks of life. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or re-entering the workforce, your experience and commitment to excellence will be valued here.

📬 How to Apply

To apply, visit https://jobsandcareeropportunities.co.za/ and search for Job ID: ZR_14469_JOB. Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining your remote work experience and admin coordination strengths.

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