Remote Recruitment

Admin Assistant

South Africa full-time Entry R23,000 - R25,000
full-time Entry level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring an Admin Assistant for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa.
Role overview
You'll be the backbone of a busy UK team, keeping schedules, inboxes and records running smoothly from day one.
Key responsibilities

Manage diaries, meeting bookings and email correspondence for the team

Keep digital filing systems accurate and easy to navigate

Capture and update records with strong attention to detail

Prepare simple documents, reports and presentations in Microsoft Office

Support ad hoc admin requests across departments

What you'll need

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Comfort managing multiple calendars and inboxes at once

Strong written English and attention to detail

Reliable home internet and a quiet space for UK-hours work

A proactive, organised approach to admin tasks

Nice to have

Familiarity with Google Workspace

Prior remote work experience

Experience supporting a UK-based team

What's on offer
A permanent, fully remote role with a UK employer, working 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST), with a supportive team and room to grow your admin career.

You join one UK employer's team full-time, not a freelance marketplace or a rotating pool of clients

No commute: work from anywhere in South Africa with reliable internet

A clear hiring process run by Remote Recruitment, from application through to your introduction to the employer

How to apply
Apply with an up-to-date CV. Shortlisted applicants are invited to a short recorded video interview, and successful candidates are then introduced to the UK employer. Please make sure you have a stable internet connection and a quiet workspace before applying.
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Entry
Technology & IT Administration Excel Human Resources Remote Collaboration Entry level full-time

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Admin Assistant role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Remote Recruitment?
  3. Which of Administration, Excel and Human Resources have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. What have you learned quickly in a past role, project, or training experience?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Administration, Excel and Human Resources.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Admin Assistant role because I can bring practical experience in Administration, Excel and Human Resources, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Remote Recruitment needs from this hire.

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