🇿🇦 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 – R74,000 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

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Role: Operations ManagerPriority Location: Latin America and South AfricaWorking Hours: 9AM - 5PM (Mon - Fri) PSTSalary Range: $2,000 - $4,00 per month + performance bonuses + profit share (1–3%)(The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contract:Independent Contractor

Type of job:Remote

Role Overview:

You will take full responsibility for dispositions, transaction coordination, and performance management, ensuring deals move efficiently from contract to close while maximizing profitability.This is not a support role—you are the operator who ensures revenue is realized.

Key Responsibilities:

Dispositions Management
* Own the full lifecycle of property sales
* Manage pricing strategy, repricing cadence, and listing performance
* Proactively follow up with realtors to prevent stale listings
* Optimize deal velocity and profit margins
Transaction Coordination
* Manage all closings end-to-end:Title and escrow coordinationDocument handling (DocuSign, contracts, compliance)Timeline management to ensure zero missed closings
* Title and escrow coordination
* Document handling (DocuSign, contracts, compliance)
* Timeline management to ensure zero missed closings
Realtor & Partner Management
* Interview, onboard, and manage realtors
* Negotiate terms and resolve issues independently
* Build strong, trust-based relationships with US-based partners
Metrics & Performance Ownership:
* Build and manage dashboards (e.g., Looker Studio)
* Track KPIs across the deal lifecycle
* Identify risks early and take corrective action
* Drive a data-first operating culture
What We’re Looking For:

Experience
* Strong background in real estate operations, dispositions, or transaction coordination
* Experience working with US realtors, title companies, or escrow processes
* Proven ability to manage deals end-to-end
Skills & Mindset
* Operator Mentality: You take ownership and solve problems without escalation
* Analytical: Comfortable with data, KPIs, and dashboards
* Strong Communicator: Confident on the phone with US-based stakeholders
* Proactive:You identify and fix issues before they become problems
* High Integrity & Accountability:You deliver consistently
Ideal Profile:
* 3–5+ years of stable work history
* Demonstrated career progression
* Passion for real estate and long-term growth

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 608 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →