Build a high-performing offshore admin team
Free up time and reduce operational drag with embedded virtual assistants - 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."
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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 virtual admin assistants - and our solution
Staying on top of admin is essential to keeping a growing business organised, efficient, and moving. As teams scale, support needs often spread across multiple functions - from operations to HR. The challenge is defining the role clearly and finding people who can take ownership.
MDT helps you identify where administrative support will create the most leverage, then gives you access to high-performing virtual assistants in South Africa - for up to half the cost of onshore hires.
MDT helps you identify where administrative support will create the most leverage, then gives you access to high-performing virtual assistants in South Africa - for up to half the cost of onshore hires.
Don't choose between cost and performance
Problem
Admin work creates operational drag
As businesses grow, coordination, follow-ups, and day-to-day admin start to eat into team capacity.
Benefit
High-performing virtual assistants
We hire South African VAs who keep work moving and free up your team’s time.
Problem
Support needs are hard to define
Growing teams often know they need help, but not exactly what the role should cover.
Benefit
We help define the role
We identify where support will create the most leverage, then hire accordingly.
Problem
Onshore hires are expensive
Hiring capable admin support onshore can be costly - especially for growing teams.
Benefit
Top talent for up to 50% of the cost
South African talent gives you high-performing VAs for up to half the cost.
Admin roles we build offshore
Whether you need broad operational support or more structured executive assistance, we can help.
High-performing, offshore admin
A structured, retention-first partnership model built for scale-ups - you manage your team day-to-day, we handle your offshore people ops.
Recruitment
We source and shortlist the top 0.1% of South African admin talent.
Vetting
We create role-specific assessments to identify the best virtual assistants.
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 admin team can work in-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.
High-performing, offshore admin
A structured model built for scale-ups: we handle hiring, employment, and operational support.
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 can build you an admin team that frees up your time and reduces operational drag.
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Design your team
- Together, we map your team structure, priorities, and growth plans
- Identify which admin roles work best offshore
- Define a clear hiring roadmap
Hire your team
- We curate a shortlist of the top 0.1% of South African VAs
- 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 priorities and day-to-day direction
- We take care of HR, payroll, and compliance
- Your offshore assistants work from our incredible Cape Town office
Why we hire admin talent in South Africa
South Africa offers a highly capable talent pool with strong communication skills, native-level English, cultural alignment, and the ability to operate independently.
Combined with UK-aligned working hours and flexibility for US teams, South African virtual assistants integrate seamlessly into global businesses - providing reliable support at half the cost of onshore hires.
Combined with UK-aligned working hours and flexibility for US teams, South African virtual assistants integrate seamlessly into global businesses - providing reliable support at half the cost of onshore hires.
Questions?
We have answers.
What is the benefit of offshoring admin support?
Offshoring admin support via virtual assistants gives you access to capable talent at a more affordable cost - but the cheapest offshore option is not always the best one. In many low-cost markets, virtual assistants can follow instructions, but struggle to think independently or take ownership.
We partner with you to hire high-performing talent in South Africa, where you can access highly capable virtual assistants with native-level English and the communication skills, organisation, and initiative needed to support a fast-moving business.
Can I hire one person to do everything?
It’s tempting to look for someone who can do everything - a ‘unicorn’ - but no single assistant excels across every function. We help you prioritise what matters most and hire accordingly.
Do you help me manage my virtual assistants 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 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 Virtual 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.
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