Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R37 – R ZAR. 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

Role: Chief of Staff / Senior Operations & Project Manager

Priority Location: LATAM and South Africa

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM EST

Salary Range: 3000 - 4500 USD/month

Type of contract:Independent Contractor

Type of job:Remote

About the Company:It is a subscription-based creative service platform that offers unlimited graphic design, custom illustrations, motion graphics, and presentation design for a flat monthly fee.

About the Role:We are looking for a strategic and execution-driven Chief of Staff / Senior Project Manager to serve as a right-hand operational partner ("Number 2") to our executive leadership. This role goes far beyond traditional virtual or executive assistance. We need a business-savvy professional with prior executive team experience, ideally within the software and technology sectors. Rather than doing all the hands-on tasks, your core responsibility is to ensure operational alignment, seamless communication across teams, and the effective execution of key business priorities. .

Key Responsibilities:
* Operations & Execution Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact to coordinate, organize, and track critical initiatives, ensuring projects stay on schedule.
* Senior Project Oversight: Monitor organizational workflows, identify bottlenecks, and drive cross-functional accountability.
* Executive Alignment: Work closely with the CEO/executive level to translate strategic vision into clear, actionable plans.
* Cross-Functional Communication: Facilitate clear, transparent, and timely communication between business units and leadership.
* Business & Financial Acumen: Apply strong business and financial judgment to evaluate key decisions and keep operations running smoothly.
Qualifications:
* Relevant Experience: Proven track record in senior project management, operations, or Chief of Staff roles within Software / Tech companies.
* Business & Financial Literacy: Strong understanding of business dynamics and finance (far beyond basic administrative experience).
* Executive Team Background: Experience working directly alongside C-suite leaders and executive management.
* High Ownership & Organization: Highly proactive self-starter who can organize complex workflows and solve problems independently.
* Communication Skills: Excellent written and spoken English skills for clear executive-level interaction.

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

At R37/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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 1819 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →