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Annika V.

Durban, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
4 jobs

Hi! I’m a Virtual Assistant with a creative edge and a sharp eye for detail. I have hands-on experience supporting a growing online fashion brand, where I handled everything from social media management and content creation to customer orders and email marketing. I understand how to juggle multiple tasks, stay organised, and meet deadlines, these are skills I developed while studying full-time and working part-time. I’m now working in a corporate role during the day, and I’m available for part-time or evening projects where I can bring value to busy entrepreneurs and small businesses. Here’s what I can help you with: • Admin support (email, calendar, file management) • Social media scheduling and basic content creation • Canva designs and email newsletters • Creative writing • Research and data entry • Customer support and order management I’m reliable, fast to learn, and passionate about helping others stay organised and focused on what matters most. If you’re looking for someone who is easy to work with and gets things done - let’s connect!

  • Data Entry
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Academic Research
  • Company Research
  • Market Research
  • People Management
  • Writing
  • Organizer
  • Critical Thinking Skills
Darin U.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$25/hr
4.9
67 jobs

Need reliable support to grow your business? I help companies streamline operations and scale through two key service areas: 🔹 Outsourcing Solutions – Managed support for sales, marketing, and operations tasks. I handle the hiring, training, and supervision so you get skilled associates without the management burden. 🔹 HR Consulting & Recruitment – From talent acquisition to HR strategy, I help businesses attract, hire, and retain the right people. Whether you need one-off recruitment or long-term HR support, I bring practical expertise across multiple industries. With my background in HR, recruitment, and business operations, I understand both the people side and the performance side of growing companies. My goal is to give you flexible, cost-effective solutions so you can focus on scaling your business while I take care of the execution. I look forward to working with you!

  • HR & Business Services
  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Management
  • Recruiting
  • Human Resources
  • HR Policy
  • Recruiting Process Consulting
  • Business Process Outsourcing
  • Business Process Outsourcing IT Services
Johann S.

Paarl, South Africa

$35/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Hi, I am Johann new to Upwork but not the industry. I offer specialized sourcing in China, with a focus on ensuring high-quality manufacturing and smooth operations. 8 years working experience with Chinese manufacturers (Living in China for 5 of those years) I Regularly travel to various factories within China to manage projects on-site, I have a Chinese born employee working with me to manage all projects with me. Provide quality control directly in Chinese factories. Conduct video calls with factory teams for real-time updates. Set up systems in China to streamline production and ensure efficiency.

  • Product Sourcing
  • Manufacturing
  • International Business
  • Change Management
  • Innovation Strategy
Yonela T.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$17/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I am a Talent Sourcing Specialist with over 4 years of experience in recruitment including, screening, interviewing, client liaison, reference checks and candidate preparation. I have sourced and recruited in the Engineering, IT, Finance, Sales, Marketing, FMCG and HR industry for both internal and external roles. The have used the following job board; •LinkedIn Recruiter •Indeed •Zip Recruiter •Monster •PNET •CareerJunction •Job Heron •Get Staffed ATS systems used; •iCIMS •Talent Tracker •TalentLink •Zoho •Salesforce(Match/Bullhorn)

  • Sourcing
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • Recruiting
Bonisile M.

Cape Town, South Africa

$20/hr
5.0
4 jobs

I'm a dynamic recruiter with 10 years experience including Amazon, Financial Services and agency. I've recently certified as a coach and I'm passionate about making connections with candidates and hiring managers. I can help you fill roles and source quality candidates.

  • Sourcing
  • Recruiting
  • Recruiting Process Consulting
  • IT Recruiting
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Job Description Writing
  • CV/Resume Translation
  • Training & Development
  • Career Coaching
  • Life Coaching
  • Project Management

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