🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Paired is open to applicants from South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Paired is a global staffing and recruiting agency that pairs remote work with top-tier talent. We help individuals from around the world connect with great companies that are looking for their specific skill set. Our mission is to provide great jobs to talented people, no matter where they are located.

We are looking for a skilled Video Editor to create and optimize high-performing video ads, focusing on GTC (generic) style content that drives strong ROAS.
* Edit and produce video ads optimized for performance
* Adapt raw footage into multiple ad variations
* Collaborate with the ads team to support testing and scaling needs
* Refine videos based on performance data and feedback
* Proven experience editing videos for paid ads (Meta/TikTok/YouTube preferred)
* Strong understanding of GTC (generic) ad styles
* Ability to deliver multiple variations quickly and efficiently
* Proficiency in video editing tools (Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut, etc.)
* Expected output: 1-3 ad videos per day, depending on complexity
* Competitive salary in USD + bonus for winning ads
* Work From Home
* Flexible Hours

Tips for South African Applicants

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Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Paired

Paired is a company in the ui industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.