Fully remote, long-term Administrative Assistant role where I can be the organizational backbone of a dynamic team. Looking to pivot my background in operations strictly into dedicated support. Specifically focusing on inbox triage, calendar management, and travel coordination.
Candice Motshegwa
@candicemotshegwa
Remote Administrative Professional equipped with a B.Ed, Data Analytics certification, and a passion for seamless organization.
What I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented Administrative Professional who loves taking the organizational weight off the shoulders of busy teams. For the past two years, I have managed the administrative backend for an international company, gaining deep professional experience in global correspondence, resolving complex client issues, and maintaining flawless CRM databases.
My professional superpower is inbox management and logistical coordination. I ensure every email is answered warmly and every piece of data is meticulously tracked. I am looking to transition from my current operations-heavy role into a dedicated Administrative Assistant position. I am eager to apply my extreme attention to detail toward managing executive calendars, coordinating travel logistics, and handling the daily administrative tasks that keep teams moving forward seamlessly.
Operating fully remotely from South Africa, I actively prefer working late shifts to perfectly align with European or North American business hours.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Remote Office Administrator
Baby Academy
Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Acted as the central operational hub for international teams, managing client experience, weekly revenue workflows, and logistics across 4 time zones. Managed failed-order payment resolution, onboarded international hires with equipment/access setup, coordinated weekly educational materials distribution, and supported billing, capacity checks, and insurance reimbursement data accuracy.
Administrative Assistant
Abbotts Colleges Pretoria
Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 (6 months)
Provided high-volume administrative support to school management and staff, including managing a multi-line switchboard and routing internal communications. Coordinated meetings, appointments, and staff events, and maintained student databases to keep records accurate for compliance.
Foundation Phase Teacher
Various Schools
Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)
Performed teaching duties across multiple schools, managing classroom administration, curriculum planning, and parent communication. Demonstrated adaptability and research skills to meet curriculum standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Education, Foundation Phase Teaching
2019 - 2022
Grade: Distinction
Earned a Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching from 2019 to 2022, graduating with Distinction.
Brescia House School
Matric Certificate, Secondary Education
Completed the Matric Certificate in 2018.
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