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Review video interviews in **24 hours**. No upfront costs. [Book a call](/book-a-call)[Browse all roles ↓](#roles) G Gontse Executive Assistant K Kate Operations Manager M Merlyn Customer Success C Claudia Tech Support S Shireen Recruiter S Sameer Finance G Gontse Executive Assistant K Kate Operations Manager M Merlyn Customer Success C Claudia Tech Support S Shireen Recruiter S Sameer Finance G Gontse Executive Assistant K Kate Operations Manager M Merlyn Customer Success C Claudia Tech Support S Shireen Recruiter S Sameer Finance ## Operational Support Roles We Cover Click a role to see a featured candidate and the average rates Monthly ContractDirect Hire #### Select a Role to View Pricing Hiring method: Monthly Contract Role Executive AssistantsFinance ProfessionalsOperations ManagersRecruitment ProfessionalsTechnical Customer Support Featured Executive Assistants Candidate Gontse Executive Assistant · South Africa [Visit Profile](/candidates/roo5523/) Currency GBP (£)USD ($) Hours / Day 4hrs/day · 80hrs/month 1hr/day 2hrs/day 4hrs/day 8hrs/day Average Rates for Executive Assistants for 4hrs/day (80hrs per month) Monthly Low £1,225 Avg £1,300 High £1,671 Hourly Low £15.31 Avg £16.25 High £20.89 Our contractors dictate their own rate. The average rate is correct for 90% of placements for Executive Assistants. ## Why We Source Ops Talent in South Africa Our clients are not using our talent for entry-level roles. They're **trusting them to handle critical operations** tasks that keep their businesses running smoothly. ### Cultural Alignment Because many operational roles involve direct client interaction, hiring in South Africa provides access to native English-speaking professionals who closely align with UK and US business culture. ### Experienced Remote Workers Many of our candidates bring years of remote experience with UK and US firms, enabling them to work efficiently and integrate seamlessly into distributed teams. ### Deep Talent Pool South Africa has a large pool of highly educated, English-speaking professionals with strong operational and administrative expertise. ### Time Zone Friendly South Africa's time zone overlaps with UK business hours and bridges US and European schedules, enabling real-time collaboration. ### Cost-Effective Excellence Access senior-level operational talent at a fraction of the cost of local hires, without compromising on quality or professionalism. ### Proven Track Record Over 90% of our talent is based in South Africa, and our clients consistently praise the calibre and reliability of their hires. ## How It Works From brief to hired in days, not months 01 ### Book a call Share your requirements and the tasks you need help with. 02 ### Review talent in 24hrs We'll send video profiles of pre-vetted assistants. 03 ### Interview & test Meet candidates and set a free competency task. 04 ### Hire & start Make an offer and we'll handle contracts and onboarding. [Book a Call Today](/book-a-call) ## What our clients say We are trusted by hundreds of agencies and companies to find their remote talent. "Their knack for pairing suitable candidates has significantly benefited us. We're eager to maintain a long-term partnership with Roocruit." Michelle Homesmart "A really simple way to recruit good talent without the fuss or long-term contracts. Flexibility to suit my business was a major draw." Martin Team Umbrella "My Roocruit assistant is of a much higher quality than I've had from other agencies before, and I couldn't be happier." Mike AquAid "We loved being able to view pre-recorded video interviews of the candidates before scheduling in-person meetings." Megan Trebletree "Their knack for pairing suitable candidates has significantly benefited us. We're eager to maintain a long-term partnership with Roocruit." Michelle Homesmart "A really simple way to recruit good talent without the fuss or long-term contracts. Flexibility to suit my business was a major draw." Martin Team Umbrella "My Roocruit assistant is of a much higher quality than I've had from other agencies before, and I couldn't be happier." Mike AquAid "We loved being able to view pre-recorded video interviews of the candidates before scheduling in-person meetings." Megan Trebletree "Their knack for pairing suitable candidates has significantly benefited us. We're eager to maintain a long-term partnership with Roocruit." Michelle Homesmart "A really simple way to recruit good talent without the fuss or long-term contracts. Flexibility to suit my business was a major draw." Martin Team Umbrella "My Roocruit assistant is of a much higher quality than I've had from other agencies before, and I couldn't be happier." Mike AquAid "We loved being able to view pre-recorded video interviews of the candidates before scheduling in-person meetings." Megan Trebletree "This is a slick operation. Hannah who is helping us, is outstanding, flexible and very good value." Matthew The Virtual Panel "We've got three excellent placements, would recommend them highly!" Asif Disruptiv Media "The hardest part was choosing between several excellent candidates." James Crossover Communications "Roocruit is a true expert at providing top-shelf professional services talent." Doug Wendt Partners "This is a slick operation. Hannah who is helping us, is outstanding, flexible and very good value." Matthew The Virtual Panel "We've got three excellent placements, would recommend them highly!" Asif Disruptiv Media "The hardest part was choosing between several excellent candidates." James Crossover Communications "Roocruit is a true expert at providing top-shelf professional services talent." Doug Wendt Partners "This is a slick operation. Hannah who is helping us, is outstanding, flexible and very good value." Matthew The Virtual Panel "We've got three excellent placements, would recommend them highly!" Asif Disruptiv Media "The hardest part was choosing between several excellent candidates." James Crossover Communications "Roocruit is a true expert at providing top-shelf professional services talent." Doug Wendt Partners ## Operational Support FAQs ### Do you offer part-time operational talent? ### What are the payment terms? ### Can I set a task to assess a candidate's competency? ### What if I don't like any of the suggested candidates you present? ### Can I interview candidates myself? ### Will the candidate work in my timezone? ## It's FREE to Find an Assistant! Start viewing candidate profiles with **no upfront costs or contracts**. You only pay when you hire. Click the link to book a call and share your remote operational needs. 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