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Executive Assistant / Project Management VA (Part-Time)

Assist World

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities Project Management (CORE)
  • Manage and maintain workflows in
  • 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 weekly project updates/reporting
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
  • Ensure nothing slips through the cracks
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
Requirements Must-Have:
  • Experience with project management tools (preferred)
  • Strong admin + organizational skills
  • Excellent written English (client-facing role)
  • Customer service experience
  • Ability to work independently and proactively
  • Comfortable working with Google Workspace (Sheets, Gmail, Calendar)
Nice-to-Have:
  • Light bookkeeping / expense tracking experience
  • Ecommerce experience (Shopify)
  • Experience supporting founders or small businesses

$700 - $800 a month

Why Join Assist World?

100% REMOTE

$50 birthdaybonus

$200 testimonialbonus

$500 entry monthly raffle

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About This Role

Career insights for Project Management Specialists positions

Salary Benchmark
$98,580/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Common Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Oracle PeopleSoft Confluence Cloud Google Classroom Microsoft Teams Flip Loom

Job Overview

Date Posted
11 May 2026
Location
Not Specified, South Africa

Project Management Specialists Insights

Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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