🇿🇦 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 R27,750 – 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

Position: Amazon Ecommerce Manager

Working Hours: M-F CET

Salary Range: 1,500 to 2,000 USD/month

About the company:A D2C e-commerce seller of cleaning devices.

About the role:

This is not a support role. You will own key revenue channels and have a direct impact on growth. From managing PPC campaigns and optimizing listings to improving backend operations and coordinating with logistics, you’ll play a central role in driving operational excellence and commercial performance.
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* Own our Amazon,Bol.com, and Shopify platforms end-to-end
* Set up, manage, and optimize Amazon PPC campaigns with clear KPIs
* Optimize listings: titles, descriptions, SEO, pricing, and imagery
* Monitor sales performance, spot trends, and proactively take action
* Maintain and improve the Shopify backend (products, collections, apps)
* Coordinate with fulfillment and warehouse partners to ensure smooth operations

Requirements
* 3+ years of e-commerce experience
* Hands-on experience with Amazon (FBA) and Shopify
* Proven track record with Amazon PPC and budget ownership
* Strong knowledge of listing optimization, CRO, and A/B testing
* Analytical, data-driven, and commercially minded
* Data-driven mindset with experience tracking KPIs and optimizing for revenue growth.
* Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Excellent communication skills in English.

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 R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/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 622 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →