🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from South Africa. 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

Salary: R23 000 per month

Remote Recruitment is looking for an Admin Assistant to support a UK-based team remotely. You will handle the everyday tasks that keep a business moving: inboxes, documents, data and diaries. This is a full-time, 100% remote role working 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST).

It is a good first step into UK remote work. You do not need years of experience, but you do need to be organised, reliable and quick to pick things up.

Key responsibilities
* Manage inboxes, respond to routine emails and flag what needs attention
* Update spreadsheets, CRMs and internal trackers accurately
* Prepare documents, letters and simple reports
* Schedule meetings and keep calendars current
* Carry out research and data gathering tasks as requested
* Support colleagues with ad hoc administrative work

What you will need
* Clear written and spoken English
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
* Good attention to detail, particularly with data
* The ability to work independently once tasks are handed over
* A reliable internet connection, a working laptop and a quiet workspace

What is on offer
* A single monthly salary of R23 000, paid on time
* Fully remote work from home anywhere in South Africa
* Training and a proper handover before you start
* A long-term placement with one UK employer
* Support from the Remote Recruitment team throughout

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

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

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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 Remote Recruitment

Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 87 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →