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Personal and Executive Assistant

Personal and Executive Assistant

Burst DigitalWorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa
1 day ago
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Overview

Executive Personal Assistant to the CEO

Remote | South Africa (Part-time to start, moving to full-time)

Burst Digital is a fast-growing marketing agency led by a relentless, high-performing CEO. We’re looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant — not someone who needs instruction, but someone who creates structure from chaos, finds answers before questions are asked, and demands excellence from themselves in everything they do.

If you’re a perfectionist , thrive in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment , and find satisfaction in executing flawlessl — this is for you.

Who You Are

You are the CEO’s right hand — an extension of his mind and priorities. You don’t wait for direction; you define what needs to happen , create briefs, research thoroughly, and see tasks through to perfection. You love learning, think critically, and get a genuine kick out of solving complex problems fast.

You’re organised to a fault, professionally assertive, and understand that “done” isn’t enough — it has to be done brilliantly .

What You’ll Do

  • Act as an extension of the CEO : take raw ideas, voice notes, and scattered conversations and turn them into clear, actionable briefs. Communicate effectively with designers, developers, and marketers to ensure results align with the vision.
  • Operate independently : anticipate needs, identify gaps, and create your own tasks and processes that move goals forward — without waiting to be told what to do.
  • Conduct advanced research : everything from international tax and legal frameworks to marketing trends, competitor landscapes, and business opportunities — utilising AI (especially ChatGPT) to extract, interpret, and present insight concisely.
  • AI-driven productivity : suggest and implement automations or AI tools to enhance the CEO’s efficiency across personal and professional workflows.
  • Contract and document oversight : review agreements, proposals, and materials with precision and professionalism.
  • Organisation & management : oversee reminders, follow-ups, and task management across the team, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
  • Creative problem-solving : help conceptualise new business ideas, systems, and strategies — bringing a sharp, curious, and innovative mind to the table.
  • Flexible work ethic : you’ll work when needed — sometimes outside typical hours — to ensure momentum never slows.

What You Bring

  • Minimum 3 years supporting a CEO, founder, or senior executive.
  • A marketing background (agency experience strongly preferred).
  • Exceptional research skills — you dig deep, verify sources, and deliver actionable conclusions fast.
  • Outstanding communication — you can write clearly, think strategically, and represent the CEO professionally in any context.
  • Impeccable organisation — you’re obsessed with efficiency, deadlines, and details.
  • Tech-savvy and AI-fluent — ChatGPT, automation tools, Google Workspace, Slack, project platforms (e.g. Monday, Notion, ClickUp, Teams).
  • Resilient under pressure — fast-paced, high-demand environments excite you, not scare you.
  • A long-term mindset — this is a permanent role with significant growth potential over 5+ years.
  • Above all : you never settle for “good enough.”

    • Why Join Burst Digital

  • Work directly with a visionary CEO and help shape a rapidly growing global agency.
  • Be part of an ambitious, creative, and excellence-driven culture.
  • Fully remote with flexible working hours.
  • Every day is different — you’ll be challenged, trusted, and constantly learning.

    • Do Not Apply If

  • You need constant supervision or detailed instructions.
  • You prefer predictable, repetitive work.
  • You’re uncomfortable with ambiguity, learning fast, or being held to an elite standard.

    • If you’ve read this far and feel a spark — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

    Apply only if you’re ready to operate at the highest level.

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