Admin Assistant
Remote Recruitment
🇿🇦 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
Remote World connects talented South Africans with UK-based businesses — and we're looking for a reliable, detail-focused Admin Assistant to support a busy UK team, fully remote.
This role suits someone who thrives in a structured environment, takes pride in keeping things organised, and enjoys being the person who makes everything run smoothly behind the scenes. You'll handle day-to-day administrative tasks, manage correspondence, and make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage email inboxes and respond to routine queries on behalf of the team
* Schedule meetings, appointments, and coordinate calendars
* Maintain filing systems, shared documents, and spreadsheets
* Prepare reports, presentations, and business documents as needed
* Liaise with internal teams and external contacts in a professional manner
* Support the wider team with general administrative tasks day-to-day
What You'll Need
* Experience with general office administration or similar support work
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or similar tools
* Strong written English and clear communication skills
* High attention to detail and solid organisational habits
* A reliable internet connection and a quiet home workspace
What's on Offer
* R12,000–R14,000 per month (based on experience)
* 100% remote — work from anywhere in South Africa
* Working hours: 11:00–19:00 SAST (09:00–17:00 UK time)
* Stable, long-term role with a professional UK employer
* Warm onboarding support through Remote World
If you're organised, dependable, and ready to be part of a great remote team — apply today.
Tips for South African Applicants
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.
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.
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.
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 34 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →