🇿🇦 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 R288,600 – R288,600 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

Product OwnerRemoteSalary:$1,300, the position includes a 5% commission on monthly client revenue. This commission structure has strong potential—depending on performance, the total earnings can scale significantly, often reaching 3–4x the base salary.

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Product Owner/Product Manager to oversee product development and manage client relationships. This role requires a deep understanding of e-commerce environments, familiarity with mobile app development, and software project lifecycle management. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in bridging our offshore development team with our international client base, ensuring product success and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:
* Define and manage product roadmap, aligning business objectives with technical requirements.
* Collaborate closely with offshore development teams, facilitating clear communication and efficient workflow.
* Engage directly with clients, gathering requirements, providing updates, and ensuring expectations are met.
* Oversee project milestones, quality assurance, and delivery timelines.
* Perform market analysis to guide product strategy and improvements.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Strong knowledge and experience in e-commerce platforms.
* Familiarity with mobile application development and software development processes.
* Excellent communication skills, able to interface effectively with both technical teams and clients.
* Demonstrated ability in project management and product lifecycle management.
* Experience working with offshore teams preferred.
* Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Compensation and Working Setup
* Remote role(candidate must have their own equipment/software).
* Candidates based inSouth Africa
* Independent contractor agreement paid every end of the month.
* Working from 8am to 5pm UK Time Monday to Friday
* Client has a desire for long term commitment.

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 R288,600/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($15,600/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 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →