🇿🇦 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 R24,050 – R46,250 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

* Coordinate and manage the onboarding process for new products and brands on Amazon.
* Create, update, and optimize product listings, including titles, bullet points, descriptions, backend keywords, and A+ content.
* Ensure all listings are fully compliant with Amazon's policies, category guidelines, and technical requirements.
* Upload product catalogs via flat files or manual methods, ensuring accurate and complete data entry.
* Troubleshoot and resolve listing issues, suppressed listings, and upload errors.
* Monitor and maintain content integrity and accuracy across all listings.
* Collaborate with internal teams to gather assets such as images, videos, and product information.
* Optimize product pages for search visibility (SEO) and conversion rate.
* Manage relationships with Amazon support for case resolution and technical escalations.
* Assist with setting up variations, FBA settings, and inventory tracking.
* Stay updated on Amazon policy changes, tools, and industry trends.
* Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, E-commerce, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* 2+ years of experience working with Amazon Seller Central and/or Vendor Central.
* Solid understanding of e-commerce fundamentals and digital merchandising.
* Proficiency in flat file uploads and Amazon templates for product listings.
* Knowledge of Amazon SEO and keyword optimization strategies.
* Familiarity with Amazon tools (Brand Registry, A+ Content, Vine, FBA dashboards, etc.).
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
* Experience with Amazon advertising (PPC campaigns), brand analytics, or reporting tools.
* Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
* Knowledge of other marketplaces (eBay, Walmart, Shopify, etc.) is a plus.
* Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento, or ERP systems).
* Independent contractor agreement paid 2x monthly.
* 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 R24,050/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,300/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 →