Welcome to VAASA
9+ years Supporting South African Virtual Assistants
824+ Members and Growing
44+ Client Opportunities Shared in 2025
Since 2017 Building a Professional VA Community
The Virtual Assistants Association of South Africa is here to light up the Virtual Assistant scene in South Africa. We’re all about spreading the word, educating business owners, answering questions about running a VA business.
If you’d like to start your own VA business? We can help and guide you…
Do you already have an up and running VA business? Join our community and be part of the team.
Are you looking to contract a VA? Need extra help with tasks? We have a team of Virtual Assistants who can help you full-time , part-time or for a couple of hours.
I’m a VA
Brand New VA
Starting your VA journey can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. VAASA can help you turn your skills into a professional VA business, with guidance, resources, training and a supportive community to help you take those first steps with confidence.
I’m a client
Our VAs mean business
Experienced VA
You’ve built the skills — now it’s time to build your business. Connect with like-minded professionals, expand your knowledge, strengthen your credibility and discover new opportunities through VAASA. Grow your network. Elevate your business. Stay ahead.
Specialised Services
Clients can find VAs for areas such as: Administration & Personal Assistance, Social Media,Marketing, Bookkeeping & Finance, Customer Service, Sales Support, Graphic Design, Website Support, Legal Support, Events & Project Management and more.
Increase Your Visibilty
Boost your visibility by showcasing your online profile. Get your business in front of potential clients in South Africa and abroad. Let potential clients see what you bring to the table.
Hiring Guidance and Onboarding Support
Provide guidance on what to look for when choosing and interviewing a VA. Help you put a simple onboarding process in place so your VA can get started smoothly.
VA Coaching and Online Development Sessions
Expert guidance and top-tier coaching from industry gurus.
Local Talent. Professional Support.
Access skilled South African Virtual Assistants who understand our local business environment and are ready to support your business remotely.
VA Cuppa's and Coffee Mornings
Join our VA Cuppa Sessions and meet other VAs share brilliant ideas and experiences with a crew of other passionate VAs who share your commitment to building their online businesses.
Flexible & Accessible Support
Among the fundamental benefits of collaborating with a Virtual Assistant lies in the exceptional accessibility it affords. Through a range of platforms, you can engage in effective and efficient communication, ensuring seamless delivery of high-quality work.
Processess and legal documents
When starting your new business, you need to have processes from start to finish in place. Are your documents such as proposals, invoices, Welcome Packs and contracts in place? VAASA is your go-to guide for navigating this crucial terrain.
Pay for the Time You Need
When engaging a Virtual Assistant on an hourly contract, you’re billed only for the actual hours worked. Even if you opt for a retainer arrangement, the ability to meticulously track every minute expended is one of the advantageous facets of partnering with Virtual Assistants.
Find Job Opportunities
Get access to client job opportunities and RFPs. Premium Members enjoy exclusive access to all the jobs which come through our website. And the best part– no commission, no strings attached! The contract is between you and the client.
No Employee-Related Costs
Collaborating with a Virtual Assistant simplifies the complexities associated with human resources management. Virtual Assistants provide a streamlined path to business growth, allowing you to expand without the accompanying burdens of HR, sick leave, or time-wasting distractions.
VAASA membership logo
All VAASA members are entitled to showcase the ‘Member of VAASA’ logo on their respective websites, aligning themselves with the core values, conduct, and standards upheld by VAASA. This is a powerful tool for enhancing credibility and trustworthiness.
Access to Qualified and Experienced Virtual Assistants
Build Your Skills
Access to eBooks, training, templates, VA Coffee Sessions and valuable business resources.
Access to Qualified and Experienced Virtual Assistants
Build Credibility
All VAASA members are entitled to showcase the ‘Member of VAASA’ logo on their respective websites, aligning themselves with the core values, conduct, and standards upheld by VAASA. This is a powerful tool for enhancing credibility and trustworthiness.
Access to Qualified and Experienced Virtual Assistants
Every VAASA member commits to our Code of Conduct.
When a client chooses a VAASA member, they are choosing a Virtual Assistant who has committed to professional standards, integrity, confidentiality, accountability and ethical business practices.
Our Code of Conduct helps protect the reputation of our members, our clients and the Virtual Assistant profession.
Freedom to focus
Reclaim your time and focus on what truly matters. Let your VA handle the time-consuming tasks while you concentrate on growing your business, spending time with family, or simply enjoying greater freedom.
Delegate more. Stress less. Achieve more.
VAASA MEMBER LOGO
VAASA Members commit to our professional standards and Code of Conduct. When you see the VAASA Member Logo, you can have confidence that the Virtual Assistant has made a commitment to professional, ethical and responsible business practices.
FIND A LISTED VAASA MEMBER TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR BUSINESS.
I need help starting my VA Business
Starting a Virtual Assistant business can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.
VAASA can help you:
- Understand how to set up and structure your VA business
- Identify your skills and choose the services you want to offer
- Set your pricing and create professional service packages
- Build a professional online presence
- Improve your LinkedIn and social media profiles
- Learn how to find and approach potential clients
- Get guidance on proposals, contracts and client onboarding
- Access useful tools, resources, training and eBooks
- Connect and network with other Virtual Assistants
- Get practical guidance through our VA Launch Package
Sign up for Community Circle Membership so that we can guide you along the way.
Benefits
Joining VAASA means you don’t have to build your Virtual Assistant business alone.
Questions
Not sure which support session is right for you, or have a question before booking? We’re happy to help.
Send us your question and we’ll point you in the right direction.
VA Business Support Services
You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. VAASA offers practical, one-on-one support to help Virtual Assistants build their skills, improve their businesses, solve challenges and work more confidently with clients.
Choose the session that suits you and let’s get you moving forward.
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