🇿🇦 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 R22,200 – R37,000 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

The Admin / Business Development Specialist will play a critical role in supporting the day-to-day operations and growth of a growing insurance brokerage based in New Jersey. The company is seeking a highly organized and proactive professional to take ownership of administrative workflows while supporting outbound business development efforts. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys bringing structure, follow-through, and momentum to a growing business.Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support
* Manage customer-related administrative tasks, including payment reminders, follow-ups, and insurance renewal reminders.
* Maintain accurate records in CRM and internal tracking systems to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
* Support day-to-day operational needs and ad-hoc administrative tasks as they arise.
* Ensure timely communication with clients and internal stakeholders regarding outstanding items and next steps.
Business Development Support
* Assist with outbound outreach efforts, including LinkedIn prospecting and engagement through the company page.
* Support lead tracking, follow-ups, and coordination related to new business opportunities.
* Help maintain organized pipelines and documentation for business development activities.
Process & Organization
* Use CRM and project management tools to track tasks, communications, and deadlines.
* Proactively identify gaps, inefficiencies, or missed follow-ups and take initiative to resolve them.
* Support the implementation and improvement of repeatable processes as the company scales.

Qualifications
* Experience with administrative, operations, or coordination roles in a fast-paced environment.
* Background or exposure to sales, business development, or customer-facing roles.
* Proficient with CRM systems, project management tools, and digital workflows.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.
* Proactive self-starter who takes ownership of tasks and follows through without constant supervision.
* Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

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

At R22,200/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,200/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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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 Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 598 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →