Real Estate Assistant

<p>About the job</p> <p>We at Assist World are seeking a highly versatile Virtual Assistant on behalf of a client to support a Real Estate developer and creative professional with a wide range of business and artistic projects.</p> <p>This role combines bookkeeping, executive assistance, and creative project management, making it ideal for a candidate who thrives in both structured administrative work and dynamic creative environments.</p> <p>The client manages a large multi-use commercial/residential project, rental properties, commissioned artwork, custom home building, and creative ventures (non-profit screenplay and book projects). The VA will serve as the right hand in organizing operations, managing tasks, and ensuring seamless execution across business and artistic endeavors.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Executive &amp; Administrative Support</p> <p>Manage schedules, calendars, and appointments across multiple projects.<br /> Handle email correspondence and draft polished communications.<br /> Coordinate meetings, calls, and travel as needed.</p> <p>Bookkeeping &amp; Financial Support</p> <p>Maintain accurate records of income, expenses, and project budgets.<br /> Track rental property financials and vendor payments.<br /> Prepare simple financial reports and liaise with accountants as needed.</p> <p>Creative Project &amp; Social Media Management</p> <p>Assist with planning and coordination of creative projects (art commissions, screenplay, book projects).<br /> Draft, edit, and proofread written content (emails, proposals, creative documents).<br /> Manage and grow social media presence to showcase real estate and creative work.<br /> Research trends and opportunities in real estate, art, and publishing.</p> <p>Must-Have Qualifications</p> <p>3–5 years of experience as a Virtual Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in project coordination.<br /> Strong written and verbal communication skills.<br /> Experience with bookkeeping tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, or Excel/Google Sheets).<br /> Social media management and content creation experience.<br /> Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.<br /> Creative mindset with genuine interest in music, art, and storytelling.<br /> Patience, adaptability, and ability to work across diverse projects.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Background in real estate, property management, or creative industries.<br /> Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar creative tools.<br /> South African candidates strongly preferred due to education and communication strengths.</p>

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