Hire the Best Executive Assistants
in South Africa

I am a highly motivated and results-driven professional with a strong background in sales, client relationship management, and executive-level administrative support. I bring a unique combination of commercial awareness and organisational excellence, allowing me to effectively support senior leadership while contributing to business growth and operational efficiency. With extensive experience in fast-paced, target-driven environments, I excel at managing competing priorities, streamlining processes, and maintaining clear communication across teams. My background in sales has strengthened my ability to build and nurture high-value relationships, anticipate needs, and approach challenges with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. I am seeking an Executive Assistant role supporting a CEO where I can leverage my attention to detail, adaptability, and strong coordination skills to optimise daily operations, support strategic initiatives, and act as a reliable extension of executive leadership. Committed to continuous growth and excellence, I aim to add meaningful value while aligning closely with the organisation’s vision and objectives.

I have more than 11 years experience in procurement, stock management, debtors and creditors handling, warehouse management, quotations, personal assistant and general admin. I have worked on most Microsoft packages and Sage packages I build good relationships with clients and suppliers. I am friendly and have a bubbly personality. I am fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English. Afrikaans is My native Language!

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗼-𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿. I’m Dawn - Virtual Chief of Staff and Executive VA for startup founders and C-suite leaders who are done managing their own operations. I take full ownership of your calendars, inbox, team coordination, and backend systems so you reclaim 15–20 hours a week and get back to the work only you can do. 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 Here’s what that looks like in practice: • Reclaimed 15–20 hrs/week for a senior multi-hat executive through calendar restructuring, email triage, and operational systems • Managed operations across 2 simultaneous startups with zero missed meetings, zero missed deadlines • Led a remote team of 8+ content creators and editors to 100% on-time delivery. No micromanagement. • Handled 20+ weekly meetings across multiple time zones with zero scheduling conflicts • Grew a C-level LinkedIn from 0 → 5,000+ followers in under 12 months through content operations and engagement strategy • Coordinated 3+ complex international travel itineraries across multiple time zones, zero errors 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 & 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 • Calendar management, email operations, inbox zero systems, meeting preparation, briefing documents, travel coordination, and high-discretion communication on behalf of executives. • Virtual Chief of Staff & Operations Management • Workflow design, SOP creation, cross-functional coordination, decision-support systems, and backend operations that keep nothing from falling through the cracks. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 & 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 • End-to-end project management using ClickUp, Asana, and Trello. Deadlines tracked, stakeholders updated, blockers escalated before they become emergencies. 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 • Leading offshore and remote teams of VAs, content creators, and operational staff with clear standards, consistent quality, and zero micromanagement required from you. 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 • Newsletter coordination, podcast operations, content amplification, and executive brand-building that stays active and on-brand even when you’re heads-down. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗠𝗘 𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 Most assistants wait to be told what to do. I operate two steps ahead. I’ve built my career inside fast-scaling startups and executive environments where “figure it out” is the baseline, not a special request. I don’t just support; I anticipate, systemize, and execute. You won’t manage me. I’ll manage the moving parts so you don’t have to. 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗙... • You’re a founder or executive who’s outgrown managing your own operations • You need someone who thinks strategically, not just executes tasks • You want high-trust, high-discretion support from someone who treats your business like their own If you’ve had administrative support before and spent more time managing it than benefiting from it, this is different. I don’t just take tasks off your plate. I take ownership of your operational world so you can get back to leading. Ready to hand off your operations? Send me a message. Tell me the one thing taking up too much of your time right now. Let’s start there.

Dynamic and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with over 16 years of experience supporting top executives in fast-paced environments. I excel at managing complex schedules, coordinating high-impact meetings, and fostering seamless communication across teams, ensuring every project runs smoothly. Outside of work, I’m an avid traveler, wife, mom of two and an academic, who believes in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. With my energy and enthusiasm, I’m ready to tackle challenges head-on and contribute to your team’s success!

I have hands-on experience with office administration tasks, including data entry, document formatting, email handling, scheduling, and maintaining organized records. I am comfortable working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Docs, and Google Sheets, and I pay close attention to accuracy and confidentiality. As a data capture freelancer, I specialize in entering, cleaning, and organizing information in spreadsheets and systems. I understand the importance of accuracy, consistency, and meeting deadlines, especially when handling sensitive or repetitive data tasks. I am well-organized, easy to communicate with, and quick to learn new tools and processes. I can work independently, follow instructions carefully, and adapt to different workflows. My goal is always to deliver clean, professional, and on-time results. What I can help you with: Data capture and data entry Spreadsheet creation and updating Email management and customer support Calendar and appointment scheduling Document formatting and organization Administrative and virtual assistant support I am committed to providing high-quality support and building long-term working relationships with my clients. If you’re looking for a dependable virtual assistant who takes their work seriously, I would be happy to support your business. I am a reliable and detail-oriented Executive Assistant and Virtual Assistant with a strong focus on administrative support, data capture, and customer service tasks. I help individuals and businesses stay organized, meet deadlines, and manage their daily operations efficiently.

Hi, I'm Jade, and I'm here to help! You didn’t build your business to juggle admin tasks, design last-minute graphics, or spend hours formatting course content. You built it to teach, lead, and scale. I’m the behind-the-scenes partner who quietly takes care of the moving parts, so you can stay focused on impact, not operations. I bring an eye for detail, smart systems planning, and a creative perspective across: Landing page building: premium, attractive landing pages that convert visitors into customers Course creation support: from structuring modules and uploading content to formatting slides and student access Canva design: beautiful, clean visuals that elevate your brand across slides, social posts, lead magnets & more Virtual assistant support: thoughtful, reliable help with admin, launch coordination, and content scheduling I focus on the invisible work that keeps everything together. Behind the scenes, I’m structuring the chaos, polishing the edges, and handling the important tasks you don't get time for. Let's talk :)