Personal Executive Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee all household requirements from start to finish, which includes researching, sourcing, and coordinating with vendors, service providers, and contractors.

• Recruit and manage household personnel such as private chefs, cleaners, and various service providers.

• Proactively organize home logistics, maintenance, and regular household needs.

• Plan and execute personal events, such as dinners, gatherings, and special occasions.

• Source and send meaningful gifts to friends, family, and professional contacts.

• Manage personal schedules and commitments efficiently.

• Independently conduct travel research, make reservations, handle personal shopping, and manage other intricate personal logistics.

• Utilize AI tools to research, plan, and carry out tasks proactively.

• Respond promptly during core hours and quickly outside of them, ensuring the founder is kept informed.

• Provide support to the founder of a blockchain infrastructure company catering to developers, financial institutions, and AI-native financial applications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous tasks independently.

• Highly responsive, with quick reply times.

• Comfortable handling a variable, unpredictable workload and shifting priorities.

• Proficient in using AI tools for research, planning, and problem-solving.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Highly organized with a strong commitment to follow-through.

• Discreet and trustworthy when dealing with personal and sensitive information.

• Submission of a 1–2 minute Loom video introducing yourself and detailing relevant experience.

• An updated resume is required.

• Previous experience as a personal assistant, chief of staff, or executive assistant supporting a high-profile founder or executive is preferred.

• Experience in managing household vendors, private staff, or intricate personal logistics is advantageous.

• A background in coordinating events, gifting programs, or personal travel is beneficial.

• Familiarity with the technology or startup ecosystem is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off in accordance with company policy.

• Holidays observed per company guidelines.

• Compensation provided in USD.

• Paid bi-monthly on the 15th and 30th.

• Fully remote work setup.

• Full-time position with dedicated hours.