🇿🇦 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 R18,500 – R32,375 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

The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and a portfolio of work which demonstrates their passion video editing and production. This candidate will have experience in working with numerous different design platforms.

Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the team to ensure consistency of designs across various media outlets
* Create compelling stories and video assets
* Maintain awareness of current industry and technology standards, social media, competitive landscape and market trends
Qualifications
* 2-4 years of experience in video production
* Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
* Strong communication, conceptual thinking, typography and design skills
* Animation, motion graphics, transitions
* Portfolio of work
Requirements
* Fast, reliable internet
* A second monitor and fast computer
* A quiet and professional work environment
* Great command of the english language (written and verbal)
* Work full time on United States time zone
Additional Details:

Full-time independent contractor paid 2x monthly. Client looking for long term employment. Role comes with upward mobility and future opportunity for advancement.

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 R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/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 →