Hire Remote Workers for Entrepreneurs
South African remote workers handle operations, marketing, and administrative work. You focus on high-level strategy and growth. They systematize and execute the rest.
The Catalyst for Entrepreneurs
Let HireSava remote workers be your co-pilot. They don't just do tasks—they systematize operations, build processes, and manage entire business functions so you can focus on strategic growth.
People-centric workforce with proactive mindset focused on results
Evolve from Remote Workers to Remote Operations Manager role
Can create SOPs, internal playbooks, and CRM workflows for scalable systems
Broad college-educated skill set perfect for managing chaos in startups
Frees founders from working in the business to working on the business
Types of Roles for Every Entrepreneur Use Case
Why South Africa for Entrepreneurial Support
Entrepreneurs need generalists, not specialists. South African professionals are known for their "Jack of all trades" versatility. Their education system encourages broad competency across administration, writing, and basic finance, meaning one hire can handle your inbox, your social media, and your bookkeeping.
The "hustle culture" in South Africa aligns perfectly with startup speed. Remote staff are used to wearing multiple hats and adapting to changing priorities, unlike rigid corporate employees who need a manual for everything.
English is the language of business, but it's also the language of nuance. Your Executive Assistant needs to draft emails that sound like *you*. South Africans grow up with British English spelling and grammar, ensuring your communication remains professional and polished.
Gareth
Executive Assistant
WORK EXPERIENCE
Executive Assistant to CEO at Tech Startup (Cape Town)
2019 - Present
Managed calendar, travel, and personal admin for a founder of a 20-person team.
Office Manager at Real Estate Agency
2016 - 2019
Oversaw daily operations, vendor management, and bookkeeping.
EDUCATION
BCom in Business Management
University of Stellenbosch • 2015
CORE COMPETENCIES
Current Status: Available for Immediate Hire
Meet David: Executive Assistant & Operations
David starts his day by triaging the founder's inbox, archiving newsletters, and drafting replies to high-priority client emails. He flags three urgent items in Slack for the founder to review over coffee.
Mid-day, he manages the company's "Digital HQ" in Notion, updating the project tracker and following up with contractors to ensure deadlines are met. He also books travel for an upcoming conference, finding the best flight options and adding them to the calendar.
In the afternoon, he repurposes the founder's latest podcast appearance into three LinkedIn posts and a newsletter, queuing them up in Buffer for the week.
Example Tasks That Our Entrepreneur Remote Workers Handle
Executive & Personal Administration
- •Filtering, prioritizing, and drafting responses for the founder's email inbox
- •Managing a complex and dynamic calendar, protecting focus time
- •Booking all business and personal travel, including flights, hotels, and transportation
- •Managing personal tasks to free up mental energy (appointments, gifts, household bills)
- •Answering and screening incoming phone calls and inquiries
Business Operations & Systemization
- •Creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all repeatable tasks
- •Managing the company's CRM, ensuring all lead and client data is accurate
- •Setting up and monitoring project management tools (Asana, Trello, Notion)
- •Organizing and maintaining the company's central digital filing system
Marketing & Sales Support
- •Managing and scheduling social media posts and engaging with the community
- •Preparing and formatting pitch decks and presentations from founder's notes
- •Designing simple marketing collateral (social posts, ad graphics) using Canva
- •Researching leads, compiling prospect lists, and updating the sales CRM
- •Setting up and managing email marketing lists and basic campaigns
Financial & HR Administration
- •Tracking all business expenses, organizing receipts, and managing expense reports
- •Creating and sending client invoices and following up on late payments
- •Assisting with HR functions (posting jobs, filtering candidates, scheduling interviews)
- •Onboarding new hires (contractors or remote workers) and managing their paperwork
Strategic Research
- •Conducting market research on new industry trends and emerging technologies
- •Researching potential clients, competitors, and new business opportunities
- •Compiling raw data and preparing concise reports and summaries for founder review
- •Researching and recommending new software or tools to improve operational efficiency
Tools They Use
Our entrepreneurial talent is ready to integrate into your modern tech stack.
Notion / Obsidian
Knowledge management and SOP documentation.
Asana / Linear
Project management and task tracking.
Slack / Discord
Async team communication.
Google Workspace
Email, calendar, and document collaboration.
Otter.ai / Fireflies
Meeting transcription and note-taking.
Canva / Figma
Basic design and presentation formatting.
How to Manage Your Remote Executive Assistant
Move from 'delegating tasks' to 'delegating outcomes'.
Async First
Don't wait for a meeting to assign specific tasks. Record a Loom video or send a voice note explaining what needs to be done. This allows them to work while you sleep.
The 'Force Multiplier' Mindset
Stop assigning them 'busy work'. Give them access to your email and calendar. The goal is to remove friction from your day, not just give you someone to supervise.
Daily Standup (Async)
Have them post a daily bullet-point update in Slack: 'What I did yesterday, What I'm doing today, Where I'm blocked'. This keeps you in the loop without a 30-minute call.
Password Security
Use a password manager like 1Password or LastPass. Share access without sharing the actual password. This keeps your accounts secure while giving them the tools they need.
SOP as You Go
Make it a rule: If they do a task more than twice, they must write an SOP for it. This builds a company playbook that adds value to your business.
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