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title: 'SharePoint Administrator at Assist World'
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# SharePoint Administrator at Assist World

- **Company:** Assist World
- **Location:** South Africa
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/assist-world/29443e7f-5e43-4f45-bad7-5625c3011d12

## Job description

We are looking for an experienced SharePoint Administrator to support an established Microsoft 365 environment and assist with ongoing SharePoint projects.

This is a hands-on position for someone who already has practical experience administering SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365. You should be comfortable managing day-to-day administration, resolving issues and making configuration changes without needing extensive training.

You will work alongside the project team, taking responsibility for assigned tasks and ensuring they are completed properly and on time.

## Key Responsibilities

- Administer and maintain SharePoint Online sites and environments
- Manage SharePoint sites, Lists, Libraries, permissions and access
- Configure SharePoint settings and site functionality
- Manage users, groups and permissions
- Support document management and SharePoint structures
- Investigate and resolve SharePoint issues
- Troubleshoot access, permissions and configuration problems
- Support SharePoint migrations, restructures and improvements
- Assist with Microsoft 365 administration where required
- Work with other Microsoft 365 applications where they integrate with SharePoint
- Document changes, processes and solutions
- Support wider SharePoint projects and implementations
- Test and review changes before they are put into use

## Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

- Demonstrable hands-on experience administering SharePoint Online
- Experience working within Microsoft 365
- Good knowledge of SharePoint Lists and Libraries
- Experience managing SharePoint permissions and user access
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Good understanding of SharePoint site structure and configuration
- Experience supporting users and resolving technical issues
- Good written and verbal English
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

This is not an entry-level role. We are looking for someone who has worked with SharePoint administration in a professional environment and can get up to speed quickly.

Working Style

You should be comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your work.

We will provide the requirements and expected outcome, but you will be expected to work out the appropriate way to deliver the task rather than requiring detailed instructions for every step.

The right person will be:

- Reliable and organised
- Practical and technically minded
- Comfortable investigating problems
- Able to prioritise their workload
- Good at communicating progress and raising issues
- Comfortable working independently
- Willing to suggest improvements where appropriate

Why Join Assist World?

## 100% REMOTE

$50 birthday bonus

$200 testimonial bonus

## NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM

## About Assist World

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Assist World is a virtual assistant staffing and outsourcing company that matches businesses with vetted remote talent across administrative, sales, customer service, and industry-specific roles.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Cohen Chorabik (CEO & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Staffing and Recruiting / Virtual Assistant Services
- **Target customers**: B2B — small to medium-sized businesses, real estate firms, legal practices, healthcare providers, e-commerce brands, and growing companies seeking cost-effective, flexible remote support.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To help businesses build and manage high-performing remote teams without the cost of traditional hiring, saving clients up to 50–70% compared to local hiring.

## Products & Services
- **Virtual Executive Assistant**: AI-powered administrative support including email and calendar management, scheduling, and research.
- **Virtual Administrative Assistant**: General administrative support, data entry, and office management.
- **Accounting Virtual Assistant**: Bookkeeping, payroll, tax support, and financial reporting (expertise in QBO, Ramp & Gust).
- **Customer Support Representative**: Multi-channel customer service, helpdesk management, and client communication.
- **Industry-Specific Assistants**: Specialized roles for Real Estate (lead generation, CRM, marketing), Legal (research, document review, contract management), Healthcare (medical administration), and E-commerce (product listings, SEO, customer service).
- **Social Media & Marketing Manager**: Content creation, audience engagement, ad campaign support, and brand growth.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding — Not disclosed (appears bootstrapped)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No major institutional investors identified; operates as a privately held, self-funded entity.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew **247.1% year-over-year** to 39 employees (as of 2026).
  - LinkedIn followers grew **122.2% year-over-year** to ~38,196.
  - Active job postings increased **100% quarter-over-quarter** and **33.3% year-over-year**.
  - Workforce distributed across 9 countries (South Africa, Philippines, United Kingdom, United States, Kenya, Ecuador, Colombia, Canada, Iran).
  - Claims a network of **5,000+ pre-vetted professionals** and a client base across multiple industries.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Cost efficiency**: Clients save 50–70% compared to local hiring, with flexible part-time or full-time engagements and no long-term lock-in contracts.
- **Speed of hiring**: Discovery call to candidate match within 24–48 hours; faster than traditional agencies.
- **Quality of talent**: Only the top 0.5% of applicants are accepted; rigorous vetting process with strong English fluency and timezone alignment.
- **Full-service support**: Dedicated account manager, management dashboard, and 100% satisfaction guarantee (rematch or refund).
- **Global talent pool**: Access to diverse, vetted professionals across time zones, enabling 24/7 coverage.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale and diversify**: Expanding industry-specific verticals (real estate, legal, healthcare, e-commerce) to capture more niche demand.
- **Technology integration**: Leveraging AI-powered tools (e.g., for executive research and accounting) to enhance assistant productivity and client value.
- **Talent pipeline**: Continuously recruiting top-tier virtual assistants globally, with an emphasis on English fluency, reliability, and U.S. timezone compatibility.
- **Client retention**: Investing in account management and flexible staffing to reduce churn and build long-term partnerships.

## Why Work Here
- **100% remote work**: All roles are fully remote, offering maximum flexibility for global talent.
- **Performance-based compensation**: Pay structures reflect experience, skills, and impact, with biannual bonuses and monthly raffles.
- **Growth opportunities**: Work with high-caliber clients across industries; receive feedback and mentorship to develop professionally.
- **Supportive culture**: Emphasis on transparency, communication, and collaboration — "You’re never just a number."
- **Flexible scheduling**: Part-time (54%) and full-time (45%) options available; ability to align with client time zones (especially U.S. hours).
- **Ideal for**: Organized, proactive, detail-oriented individuals fluent in English, comfortable with Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, and eager to deliver excellence.

## Sources
1. [assistworld.com](https://assistworld.com/)
2. [jobs.lever.co/assist-world](https://jobs.lever.co/assist-world)
3. [assistworld.com/careers](https://assistworld.com/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/assistworld](https://www.linkedin.com/company/assistworld)
5. [tryremotely.com/company/assist-world](https://tryremotely.com/company/assist-world)

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