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hire virtual assistants in africa

You hire a virtual assistant when you need reliable admin help without a full office seat, often from another city or country. A good virtual assistant takes your inbox, calendar and routine tasks off your plate so you can focus on growth.

A few questions, one at a time, then pick a time for a 30-minute strategy call with our team.

What to check when screening

  • Give a short paid test task close to the real work.
  • Check their written English or French and how fast they reply.
  • Confirm the tools they know, such as Google Workspace, Notion, Trello or Canva.
  • Make sure they have a stable internet connection and a backup plan for power cuts.

Questions to ask in interview

  • How do you keep me updated on your work without me having to ask?
  • How do you organise your day when you support several clients?
  • Tell us about a process you made faster for someone you assisted.

Skills to look for

  • Google Workspace
  • Inbox and calendar management
  • Notion, Trello or Asana
  • Canva basics
  • Data entry and spreadsheets
  • Written English

Other job titles

  • Remote assistant
  • Online assistant
  • Remote executive assistant

hire virtual assistants by country.

We recruit virtual assistants in all 54 African countries and the diaspora: tell us where the person will work when you book.

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how it works.

  1. 1

    You answer a few questions

    Which roles, where, how many people and by when. Two minutes, then you book a 30-minute strategy call with our team.

  2. 2

    We match you with the right talent

    We search our community of pre-screened talents, check skills and references, and interview the best profiles for you.

  3. 3

    In 48 hours, ready to start

    Within 48 hours of the call you get a shortlist of available people. You meet them, you choose, they start.

questions.

How does Talentix recruit for you?

You answer a few questions about the roles you need, then book a 30-minute strategy call with our team. We find, screen and present the right talent in 48 hours, ready to start.

Can you hire virtual assistants for remote roles?

Yes. Talentix recruits for on-site, remote and diaspora roles. Tell us where the person will work when you book your call.

How many virtual assistants can you hire for us?

From one person to more than 20. Tell us the headcount when you book and we plan the search around it.

Where do your candidates come from?

From the Talentix community: African talents who answered 10 questions, uploaded their CV in the Talentix app and follow a new training every week. They live across the continent and in the diaspora.

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