• Matric certificate or equivalent qualification

• Previous experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar position

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and fully computer literate

• Strong organisational skills and high efficiency

• Self-driven and capable of working independently

• The need to be self-motivated and disciplined

• The need to be able to manage your own time effectively

• The need to be able to communicate effectively with clients

• The need to be able to troubleshoot technical problems

• Administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, managing email, and creating presentations.

• Customer service tasks, such as responding to inquiries, resolving complaints, and providing support.

• Marketing tasks, such as creating social media content, managing website content, and running email campaigns.

• Technical tasks, such as managing websites, creating databases, and troubleshooting computer problems.

• Creative tasks, such as writing, editing, and designing.

General virtual assistants: These assistants perform a variety of tasks, such as administrative, customer service, marketing, and technical tasks.

Specialised virtual assistants: These assistants focus on a specific area, such as social media management, email marketing, or website design.

Virtual assistants for entrepreneurs: These assistants provide support to entrepreneurs, such as managing their social media accounts, scheduling their appointments, and creating their marketing materials.

• Consider your skills and interests. What are you good at? What do you enjoy doing?

• Define your ideal work environment. Do you want to work with a specific type of client? Do you want to work from home?

• Set your budget. How much are you willing to earn per month?

• Do your research.