🇿🇦 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 – R27,750 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

Location:Remote (LATAM and South Africa)Contract:Independent Contractor, Minimum 3-month contract with the potential for an indefinite extensionSchedule:Full-Time, Monday-Friday, EST
* Design and deliver200–400 social media posts per monthacross multiple platforms.
* Ensure designs are on-brand, visually engaging, and optimized for each platform.
* Providequick turnarounds (12–24 hours)on client requests and urgent asset needs.
* Collaborate with project managers and other team members via Slack for seamless communication.
* Maintain organized design files and ensure the reusability of templates in Figma.
* Proven experienceas a social media designer or in a similar role.
* Strong Figma proficiencyand the ability to work within pre-established brand systems.
* A portfolio showcasing a high volume of social media design work.
* Excellent attention to detail, time management, and reliability.
* The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator is a plus.
* This is a remote, offshore role based in South Africa or Latin America.
* The work schedule is flexible and asynchronous, but requires3-4 hours of overlap with EST/PSTto facilitate collaboration with our New York-based client.

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 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →