This is a remote position.
A successful independent farmer is seeking a professional and organised part-time Personal Assistant to support routine administrative tasks and data entry. This is a remote, part-time role requiring approximately 3 hours a week, with the potential to increase hours as the role develops.
The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys supporting a busy professional remotely, has strong attention to detail for tracking data, and is comfortable handling administrative tasks and client communications as needed.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update master Excel sheets for the livestock trading side of the business.
- Accurately input data including arrival weights and dates versus exit weights and dates.
- Track specific two-month growth cycles in the spreadsheet to ensure all information is ready for the accountants.
- Handle the invoicing process by generating and sending out approximately 30 invoices per month.
- Respond to client messages via email or WhatsApp as needed to ensure smooth communication.
- Answer client calls and take messages when the farmer is unavailable.
- Maintain calendars and keep track of important bookings or livestock movement dates.
Requirements
- 3+ years' experience as a remote Personal Assistant or in a solid administrative support role.
- Friendly, professional, and patient communication style.
- Very comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel for data entry and tracking.
- Access to a reliable laptop with stable internet and a backup power solution.
- Excellent organisational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a flexible, sometimes changing schedule.
- English proficiency is required; Afrikaans-speaking candidates are highly encouraged to apply and will be considered a great benefit to the role.