What is a Virtual Assistant?
A virtual assistant is an independent contractor who provides administrative services to clients while working outside of the client’s office.
Companies That Hire Virtual Assistants In South Africa
Executive Personal Assistant/ Virtual Assistant
HVM
Durban, South Africa:
Executive PA/Virtual Assistant We are looking for an organized and professional executive PA/Virtual Assistant to handle all communications with, and for the company from a remote position, based in Durban, KZN. The hiring company is a Block Management/Property Management company based in the UK.
The employer is based in the UK, and the Executive PA/Virtual Assistant and team will be based in Durban.
The virtual assistant’s responsibilities will include managing a small team, who are also based in Durban, recruitment, admin and some HR duties.
To be successful as a virtual assistant you must have a reliable internet connection, with backup power, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Are virtual assistants in demand in South Africa?
As more businesses embrace remote work, the demand for virtual assistants in South Africa will likely increase. This trend is expected to continue in the coming years as more businesses seek to leverage the benefits of virtual teams.
How do I become a virtual assistant in South Africa?
How To Become One of Our Virtual Assistants
- Research to find out what the job of a virtual assistant entails.
- List down your skills and experience.
- Choose a role (see below).
- Go through the Level 1 Virtual Assistant course in our Academy and pass the quiz.
- Record your one-minute video and upload it to your Google Drive.
Is virtual assistant still in demand?
With the onset of remote work, virtual assistants are more in-demand than ever before. Offering administrative services from nearly anywhere in the world (with an internet connection), becoming a virtual assistant can grant you flexibility and freedom to be based in a different location while still earning an income.