Boost productivity with a remote, virtual assistant.

Hire the top 0.1% | Full-time | Outsourced to South Africa

A few of our clients

Hire affordable virtual assistants

From organised Personal Assistants to experienced Executive Assistants - enhance your productivity with our premium South African remote talent – for less.

Trusted by Europe's fastest-growing companies. 

Great Cultural Fit

Our virtual assistants are all based in South Africa.

They’re native English speakers, working in a European time zone, so they’ll fit in perfectly with the rest of your team.

Top Talent

We carefully vet all applicants with custom-designed assessments and extensive interviews.

We hire 0.1% of applicants, so you know you’ll be working with someone brilliant.

Save Up To 50%

Our virtual assistants work out up to 50% less than a local hire.

Employee retention in South Africa is typically higher in the long-run too.

Emily - PA for Itchen Group

VA Talent Price Guide

We offer exceptional remote VA professionals at competitive monthly rates.

  • £1,500 + VAT per month

    No experience but high potential

  • £2,500 + VAT per month

    5+ years experience (or have a credible track record)

Pricing based on annual commitment. Monthly-rolling contracts available for 20% premium. Onboarding and legal fee equivalent to one month required for all vacancies.

Hire the top 0.1% of virtual assistants

Aaliyah hired for New Code

  1. Brief call to understand your virtual assistant needs

  2. CV review of relevant candidates

  3. Interviews with your preferred 2-3 candidates

  4. Sign service agreement when you’ve found your perfect hire

There's no obligation on your part - you’re welcome to meet our candidates and see what you think

The hiring process

Marette - EA for Kompas VC

About Us

Modern Day Talent is an offshore staffing agency that hires incredible South African talent for the world’s fastest-growing companies.

  1. We source top-tier VA candidates

  2. Handle local employment logistics including payroll, taxes, and compliance

  3. Provide support and replacements if a hire isn’t the right fit

 FAQs

  • PAs handle personal task management, lifestyle support, and day-to-day scheduling for individuals. EAs focus on business operations and executive support, managing tasks like business development, team coordination, and corporate communications.

  • Companies choose to offshore their virtual assistants to access exceptional talent while optimising costs. By partnering with Modern Day Talent, you gain access to highly skilled South African VAs who are native English speakers, work in compatible time zones and cost up to 40% less than local hires.

  • They take over time-consuming tasks, allowing you to focus on strategy and growth. The cost savings can be reinvested into your business, and you can scale operations without large overhead costs.

  • Common tasks include:

    • Email and calendar management

    • Data entry and research

    • Customer service

    • Social media management

    • Basic bookkeeping

    • Administrative support

    • Content creation

    • Travel arrangements

    Tasks are not limited to the above.

  • On average, we place and onboard virtual assistants within 2-4 weeks.

  • We carefully select the top 0.1% of South African virtual assistants. However, if challenges arise, we have a comprehensive support system in place. We'll work closely with both parties to address any concerns and, if necessary, can provide a replacement virtual assistant to ensure you find the perfect fit for your team.

"The EA we hired is an integral part of our daily operations… her impact on company output is remarkable"

Meg George, KOMPAS VC

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