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Admin Assistant

Somewhere

Fully Remote
Remote - South Africa
South Africa
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in 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

Administrative & Operations Associate

Employment Type:Full-time, Independent Contractor (40 hours/week)

Work Model:Remote

Work Hours:US Business Hours alignment

Role Overview

We are seeking an organized, detail-drivenAdministrative & Operations Associateto manage back-office administration, CRM database hygiene, and operational reporting. This is a100% non-phone operational seatdesigned for an analytical professional who excels at maintaining clean data pipelines, building spreadsheet reports, and supporting business operations behind the scenes.

In this role, you will own the daily administrative rhythm of our CRM platform (HubSpot) and data tracking systems (Google Sheets / Excel). Working closely with internal leadership, you will organize contact records, audit lead activity, build operational tracking dashboards, and ensure internal workflows run smoothly without requiring phone/customer-facing calls.

Key Responsibilities

1. CRM Management & HubSpot Hygiene
* Database Maintenance:Update, audit, and clean contact, company, and deal records insideHubSpotto ensure 100% database accuracy.
Database Maintenance:Update, audit, and clean contact, company, and deal records insideHubSpotto ensure 100% database accuracy.
* Pipeline Operations:Track opportunity lifecycle stages, assign deal properties, and ensure task follow-ups are correctly logged for the team.
Pipeline Operations:Track opportunity lifecycle stages, assign deal properties, and ensure task follow-ups are correctly logged for the team.
* Workflow Support:Help maintain automated email sequences, contact lists, property tags, and internal notification workflows.
Workflow Support:Help maintain automated email sequences, contact lists, property tags, and internal notification workflows.

2. Data Entry, Spreadsheets & Reporting
* Google Sheets / Excel Modeling:Clean, format, and organize raw operational data using advanced spreadsheet functions (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IMPORTRANGE, QUERY).
Google Sheets / Excel Modeling:Clean, format, and organize raw operational data using advanced spreadsheet functions (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, IMPORTRANGE, QUERY).
* Metrics Tracking:Build and maintain recurring weekly/monthly internal tracking dashboards to monitor key business metrics and operational output.
Metrics Tracking:Build and maintain recurring weekly/monthly internal tracking dashboards to monitor key business metrics and operational output.
* System Reconciliation:Cross-reference operational records between HubSpot, Google Sheets, and third-party tools to resolve data discrepancies.
System Reconciliation:Cross-reference operational records between HubSpot, Google Sheets, and third-party tools to resolve data discrepancies.

3. General Administrative & Operations Support
* Inbox & Triage Management:Organize internal shared email inboxes, flag priority items, and route messages to appropriate team members.
Inbox & Triage Management:Organize internal shared email inboxes, flag priority items, and route messages to appropriate team members.
* Document & SOP Hygiene:Maintain organized Google Drive file structures and write clear, step-by-step Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recurring admin tasks.
Document & SOP Hygiene:Maintain organized Google Drive file structures and write clear, step-by-step Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for recurring admin tasks.
* Async Task Execution:Independently track open operational action items, follow up with internal team members via Slack/email, and manage daily checklists to completion.
Async Task Execution:Independently track open operational action items, follow up with internal team members via Slack/email, and manage daily checklists to completion.

Required Skills & Qualifications
* Core Tool Proficiency:Demonstrated hands-on experience usingHubSpot CRM(contact hygiene, pipeline tracking) andGoogle Sheets / Excel(intermediate-to-advanced data management).
Core Tool Proficiency:Demonstrated hands-on experience usingHubSpot CRM(contact hygiene, pipeline tracking) andGoogle Sheets / Excel(intermediate-to-advanced data management).
* Administrative Track Record:2–4+ years of professional experience in virtual assistance, back-office administration, operations support, or data entry.
Administrative Track Record:2–4+ years of professional experience in virtual assistance, back-office administration, operations support, or data entry.
* 100% Asynchronous Focus:Strong preference for non-phone, execution-heavy work with exceptional attention to detail.
100% Asynchronous Focus:Strong preference for non-phone, execution-heavy work with exceptional attention to detail.
* Written English & Communication:Flawless written English for documentation, internal Slack updates, and clear written reporting.
Written English & Communication:Flawless written English for documentation, internal Slack updates, and clear written reporting.
* Self-Directed Execution:High attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and

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 Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1632 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →