🇿🇦 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 R37,000 – R51,800 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

Position:

Marketing & Communication Specialist

Location: Remote: LatAm/SA

Work Schedule: 8-5 EST (After 30 days, flexible schedule with business hour availability for meetings)

Salary: $2000-$2800 (depending on experience)

About the Compan

This is the parent company behind three innovative brands . We are a fast-growing team at the forefront of drone technology, serving agricultural, wildlife, and commercial markets. We move fast, think creatively, and are passionate about what we do.

Position Overview

The client is seeking an experienced ecommerce and digital marketing contractor to support our Marketing & Communications efforts across all three brands. Working directly with the CMO on an hourly basis, this contractor will own email and SMS marketing, Shopify store management, CRM operations, and cross-departmental support. This is a remote engagement — ideal for a seasoned

professional who delivers results independently and is fully available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of ecommerce experience — you understand how online retail works and how to drive results

• Fluent in Shopify with a firm, hands-on understanding of the platform including products, collections, store organization, and app management

• 3+ years of email and SMS marketing experience, including campaign creation, automation, segmentation, and performance analysis

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate it into meaningful recommendations

• Exceptional proofreading and written communication skills — details matter here • Creative thinker who can contribute ideas for campaigns and messaging concepts

• Highly self-directed — able to manage workload and deadlines independently without day-to-day oversight

• Must be available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

• Experience with HubSpot is a plus but not required

• Interest in drone technology, agriculture, or outdoor industries is a bonus

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 R37,000/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,000/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 →