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Personal Assistants

Stay organised and protect your time with an embedded PA - for 50% of the cost
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VC-backed scale-ups in the UK and US trust us to build their admin teams

Team built:
Support
"Our chosen hire slotted in perfectly as one of our international team."
Team built:
Admin
Support
"I would recommend MDT to anyone looking to add great talent."
Team built:
Support
Finance & Accounting
"MDT found brilliant candidates at incredible speed."
Team built:
Admin
“The EA we hired has become an integral part of our daily operations."
The challenge with hiring a PA - and our solution

Most founders don’t know exactly what they need from a PA - sometimes it’s a true generalist, other times it’s support focused on a few key areas. The challenge lies in defining the role properly and finding a PA who can take ownership rather than just follow instructions.

MDT helps you figure out where the gaps are, then gives you access to a pool of high-performing PAs in South Africa - ensuring you get time back to focus on higher value tasks.

Don't choose between cost and performance
Your challenge
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The MDT solution
Problem
You’re looking for a unicorn
Most founders know they need help - but struggle to articulate exactly what that looks like.
Benefit
We help define the role
We map your workload and priorities - then shape the role around what creates leverage.
Problem
Low-cost offshore hires need oversight
Many assistants complete tasks but require detailed instructions for everything.
Benefit
Independent, proactive assistants
Independent, proactive assistants.
Problem
Onshore support is expensive
Hiring a reliable PA onshore can be difficult and costly - stretching scale-up budgets.
Benefit
Top talent for 50% of the cost
We give you access to South African talent that consistently delivers - for up to half the cost of onshore hires.
Highperforming, offshore PAs
A structured, retention-first partnership model built for scale-ups.
Recruitment
We source and shortlist the top 0.1% of South African talent.
Vetting
We create role-specific assessments to identify the best hires.
Performance
You manage your team’s day-to-day work, we step in if there are any issues.
Retention
We proactively reward tenure to keep your team invested.
The MDT Guarantee
If a hire doesn't work out, we'll find an alternative option ASAP.
Office
Your offshore team can work from our Cape Town office to support performance and cohesion.
Employment
We take care of payroll, contracts, compliance, and FX complexity.
People ops
As your on-the-ground partner, we support team growth and success.
Your first international office
We handle the complexity. You get all the benefits.
Recruitment
We source the top 0.1% of offshore talent
Vetting
Real, in-office environments that support performance and cohesion.
Employment
Real, in-office environments that support performance and cohesion.
Retention
From contracts and payroll to local tax and regulation.
Offices
Handling reviews, performance issues, and long-term team retention.
Forex
Finding and assessing high-quality talent in offshore markets.
Banking & Taxes
An on-the-ground partner, accountable day to day as the team grows.
Performance
An on-the-ground partner, accountable day to day as the team grows.
A seamless partnership, built in three stages
We take the time to understand your admin needs - so we define the role accurately and find you the best Personal Assistant to keep things organised.
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Design your team
  • Together, we define what a strong Personal Assistant looks like for you
  • Align on the profile, priorities, and must-have qualities
  • Define a clear hiring roadmap
Hire your team
  • We curate a shortlist of the top 0.1% of South African PAs
  • You interview and make final hiring decisions exactly as you would for an onshore hire
  • We handle vetting, references, contracts, and onboarding
Support your team
  • You manage performance and day-to-day direction
  • We take care of HR, payroll, and compliance
  • Your offshore PAs work from our incredible Cape Town office
Meet our sales professionals
Full-time sales professionals embedded in our clients’ teams.
More about 
Why we hire PAs in South Africa
South Africa offers a strong pool of highly capable, English-speaking professionals and graduates with strong written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Combined with UK-aligned working hours and flexibility for US teams, South African PAs integrate seamlessly into global businesses - providing reliable, consistent support for half the cost of onshore hires.
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Other admin roles we hire offshore
Whether you need broad operational support or more structured executive assistance, we can help.
Questions?
We have answers.
What is the benefit of an offshore PA?

Hiring an offshore PA gives you access to dependable support at a more affordable cost - but not all offshore markets solve the same problem. In many lower-cost markets, PAs can follow instructions, but struggle with organisation, follow-through, and working independently. By partnering with us to build teams in South Africa, you gain access to highly organised, English-speaking professionals who can keep the day-to-day running smoothly and take work off your plate properly. The result is reliable support for up to 50% lower cost, without the usual offshore trade-offs. This gives you leverage to spend more on transformational roles like C-suite hires and 10x engineers.

What’s the difference between a PA and an EA?

The distinction varies. In many cases, a PA is considered a more junior version of an EA. In others, PAs focus more on personal tasks, while EAs focus on professional support. In practice, the scope of the role matters more than the title - and we help define that with you.

Can I hire one person to do everything?

It’s tempting to look for someone who can do everything - a ‘unicorn’ - but no single PA excels across every function. We help you prioritise what matters most and hire accordingly.

How do you assess candidates?

We run custom assessments focused on attention to detail, organisation, and written communication - all critical for PA roles.

Do you manage the assistant day-to-day?

No - your team manages priorities and workflows. We handle employment, HR, payroll, and retention.

What happens if a hire doesn't work out?

All hires are covered by The MDT Guarantee. As your partner in building and managing your offshore team, we’re committed to finding you the perfect hire. But if a hire doesn't work out, we'll find an alternative option ASAP.

How long does it take to hire a Personal Assistant?

Once we begin the process, we typically deliver a curated shortlist of high-quality candidates within two weeks. From there, timelines depend on your interview process.

Ready to build your OFFSHORE TEAM?

Book a quick call to see how we find the right people for the right roles - for up to half the cost.