Amazon Operations Specialist
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 – R25,900 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. 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
Position: Amazon Operations & Wholesale Specialist
Work Hours (Client): Monday to Friday - 8am - 4pm EST Full-time, Permanent
Pay Range: $1800 - $2200 USD/month(varies based on skill set and experience level)
Location of Search: Philippines, South Africa, Latin America, or Any Region
Work Location: REMOTE
Type of Contract: Independent Contractor
Company/Client Overview:We are a fast-growing e-commerce company specializing in family health and wellness products with a focus on practical, non-trendy items that customers use and trust. The business is in the process of transitioning from online arbitrage (OA) to wholesale, building sustainable supplier partnerships to support long-term growth on the Amazon marketplace.
To support this expansion, we are seeking a highly skilled, self-directed Virtual Assistant with Amazon and wholesale experience who can hit the ground running and play a key role in scaling operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Wholesale Sourcing – Research and identify brands, create proposals, and manage vendor outreach to build strong supplier relationships.
* Amazon Backend Expertise – Maintain account health, optimize listings, and oversee inventory management to ensure smooth operations.
* Content Creation – Develop A+ content, enhance product detail pages, and create compelling marketing materials to strengthen brand presence.
* Additional Support Areas – Assist in PPC campaign optimization, implement SEO strategies, and manage CRM platforms to drive engagement and efficiency.
* Assist with related ad hoc tasks as needed
Minimum Requirements:
Language requirement:Excellent English Communication Skills (minimal accent is acceptable)
Education:Bachelor's Degree (ideally)
Experience:3+ years of related experience
Industry:E-commerce - Amazon
* Experience in successful brand direct/wholesale sourcing and vendor outreach.
* Strong ability to develop A+ content and marketing materials.
* Demonstrated Amazon backend expertise (account health, inventory, listings).
* Working knowledge of PPC, SEO, and CRM management.
* Experience in submitting flat files with Amazon.
* Familiarity with tools such as Keepa, Sellerboard and SellerAmp (or related tools)
* Mid-level capability with a proven track record of independent execution.
* Self-directed: Can manage priorities and deliver outcomes with minimal supervision.
* Ambitious: Motivated to grow with the company and take on increasing responsibility.
* Ethical & Accountable: Acts with integrity, reliability, and ownership mindset.
* Proactive Communicator: Keeps stakeholders updated and ensures transparency in work.
* Must have previous experience working in EST work hours
What We’re Looking For
* Someone ready to start quickly and add value immediately.
* A professional who thrives under efficient, outcome-focused leadership.
* A candidate aligned with our long-term growth — potential to expand into additional roles or responsibilities after proving success.
Tips for South African Applicants
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.
Salary in Context
At R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
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.
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 Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →