🇿🇦 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 senior-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

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Role: Executive Assistant

Priority Location: GLOBAL

Working Hours: 8AM - 5PM EST

Salary Range: $1,500 - $2,000

Type of contract:Full-Time

Type of job:Remote

About the Company:

Our client is a mission-driven real estate investment and management firm dedicated to the affordable housing sector. We specialize in the acquisition and institutional-grade management of mobile home parks. Currently overseeing a portfolio of25 properties, we are in a high-growth phase, seeking to expand our footprint while providing high-quality, accessible housing solutions.

About the Role:

The Executive Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to the owner and COO, enabling them to focus on strategic initiatives and high-value activities

Key Responsibilities
* Manage executive calendars, meetings, and communications.
* Assist in organizing documentation for finance, acquisitions, and operational workflows.
* Coordinate with internal and external teams as needed to ensure smooth operations.
* Support ad hoc projects and reporting as requested.

Preferred Qualifications
* 3+ years supporting executives or leadership teams, preferably in real estate or finance-related businesses.
* Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
* Experience managing multiple priorities with discretion and confidentiality.
* Familiarity with remote collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Slack, project management software).

What We Offer
* Fully remote, full-time position.
* Exposure to real estate operations and finance workflows.
* Opportunity to grow into a critical support role within a high-growth company.

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 613 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →