🇿🇦 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 R22,200 – R29,600 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

Sales Support Assistant

Location:Remote (UTC+2 preferred)Salary:$1,400/monthHours:35–40 hours per weekEmployment Type:Contractor

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Sales Support Assistant to join a growing, fast-paced sales operations team within the IT hardware space. This role plays a critical part in keeping sales processes running smoothly, ensuring timely customer communication, and supporting internal coordination across systems and teams.

If you thrive in an organized, high-responsibility environment and enjoy supporting sales teams behind the scenes, this is a strong opportunity to make a direct impact.

Key Responsibilities
* Process purchase orders accurately and efficiently
* Manage and respond to customer inquiries within defined response times
* Track orders and maintain up-to-date records across systems
* Support sales operations with reporting and administrative tasks
* Coordinate information flow between internal systems and teams
* Assist with general administrative duties to improve team productivity

Requirements
* Previous experience in a sales support, sales operations, or administrative role
* Experience working with CRM systems (Microsoft Business Central preferred)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment

Nice to Have
* Background in IT, technology, or hardware-related industries
* Experience with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com)
* Interest or exposure to sustainability-focused businesses

Success Metrics
* Timely and accurate processing of purchase orders
* Fast, professional responses to customer inquiries
* High customer satisfaction based on communication and service levels
* Efficient coordination across sales operations processes

Hiring Process
* Initial screening interview
* Technical/skills-based interview
* Final interview with senior leadership.

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 R22,200/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,200/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 →