Executive – Operations Assistant

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. Act as an independent representative and decision-maker on behalf of leadership after developing a thorough understanding of business operations .

Posted 10/5/2026contractRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in e-commerce operations, email list management, and high-quality written communication. Proficient in adopting AI technologies to enhance operational processes while maintaining strong interpersonal skills for client interactions.

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E-Commerce ExperienceEmail List ManagementWritten Communication SkillsAI Technology AdoptionSocial Media Content Creation

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Hard Skills

Email List ManagementE-Commerce OperationsWritten CommunicationSocial Media Content CreationDecision-MakingAdministrative SupportOnline Store WorkflowsAI Tools ImplementationContent CreationGrammar Precision

Soft Skills

Independent ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsClient CommunicationAdaptabilityConfidence

Tools & Technologies

ShopifyAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Online EducationPublishingContent CreationMarketing Concepts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as an independent representative and decision-maker on behalf of leadership after developing a thorough understanding of business operations
Represent the organisation professionally as a friendly face during client meetings and external communications
Oversee and manage email list operations to ensure smooth communication with the global audience
Support e-commerce operations and assist with online store workflows
Write high-quality written communications and administrative content with precise attention to correct grammar and syntax
Assist with basic social media content creation and posting across channels
Support operations within the online education, publishing, and content creation domains
Explore and implement artificial intelligence tools and workflows to help build and refine internal processes
Adapt dynamically to perform a wide variety of administrative tasks within a flexible, evolving environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record as a dedicated career Executive Assistant, Operations Coordinator, or Administrative Specialist
Practical online or e-commerce experience
Strong independent thinking and sound decision-making capabilities
Excellent written communication skills with high attention to grammatical precision
Interpersonal polish and confidence when speaking directly with clients
Experience with or capability in managing email lists
Enthusiasm for adopting and exploring AI technologies to build and refine operational processes
Practical understanding of basic social media content creation and posting (non-marketer execution level)
Interest in books, publishing, and online education
Interest in marketing concepts without requiring a dedicated marketing background
Knowledge or experience working with Shopify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exceptionally flexible work culture offering highly dynamic daily tasks and opportunities to drive continuous operational improvements
Opportunity to support a global initiative with a large international supporter base during an active growth phase into the US market