🇿🇦 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 – R37,000 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-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

This is a full-time remote role for a Business Development Representative at a US based company. This position will be responsible for providing executive administrative support, sales, cold calling, CRM management, inbox management, schedule management, facilitating communication, project management, assisting in business operations and offering general administrative assistance to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications
* At least 5 years experience in a customer service or business development role
* Strong communication skills
* Administrative Assistance abilities
* Excellent organizational skills
* Proven track record of handling confidential information
* Ability to work independently and remotely
* Proficiency in project management tools
Requirements:
* Typing speed 50+ words per minute
* Fast, reliable internet
* A second monitor and fast computer
* A quite and professional work environment
* Great command of the english language (written and verbal)
* Work full time on United States time zone
* Backup power generator / batteries
Compensation:

1200-2000 USD per month depending on typing speed, English language competence, and experience.

Additional Details:
* Remote position - work from home
* Work on the US time zone and earn US dollars
* Paid 2 times monthly as an Independent Contractor
* Work with a growing US based company

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 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →