VC-backed scale-ups in the UK and US trust us to build their admin teams
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.
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.
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.
We run custom assessments focused on attention to detail, organisation, and written communication - all critical for PA roles.
No - your team manages priorities and workflows. We handle employment, HR, payroll, and retention.
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.
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.




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