Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at NightOwl Consulting is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R1,110,000 – R1,480,000 ZAR. This role is suited for junior-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

We are seeking a CRM Developer with a focus on Salesforce to support the design, development, and optimization of our CRM systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on Salesforce experience, is detail-oriented, and can deliver efficient solutions that improve system performance and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

Build and manage custom fields, objects, and page layouts within Salesforce.Design and maintain automation flows, validation rules, and process builders.Develop and implement email templates, reports, and dashboards.Customize Lightning pages and build custom-coded components when needed.Research and recommend new Salesforce features, apps, or integrations to improve workflow efficiency.Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in a timely manner.Ensure data integrity and streamline reporting processes.Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
* Build and manage custom fields, objects, and page layouts within Salesforce.
* Design and maintain automation flows, validation rules, and process builders.
* Develop and implement email templates, reports, and dashboards.
* Customize Lightning pages and build custom-coded components when needed.
* Research and recommend new Salesforce features, apps, or integrations to improve workflow efficiency.
* Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in a timely manner.
* Ensure data integrity and streamline reporting processes.
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

1+ years of hands-on Salesforce development or administration experience.Strong knowledge of Salesforce Lightning and automation tools (Flow, Process Builder, Apex triggers a plus).Experience building and managing reports, dashboards, and layouts.Proficient in customizing and extending Salesforce functionality using configuration and code.Ability to research, evaluate, and implement new CRM features or tools.Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.Resourceful and efficient coding habits with attention to scalability and performance.Salesforce Developer or Administrator certification is preferred but not required.
* 1+ years of hands-on Salesforce development or administration experience.
* Strong knowledge of Salesforce Lightning and automation tools (Flow, Process Builder, Apex triggers a plus).
* Experience building and managing reports, dashboards, and layouts.
* Proficient in customizing and extending Salesforce functionality using configuration and code.
* Ability to research, evaluate, and implement new CRM features or tools.
* Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.
* Resourceful and efficient coding habits with attention to scalability and performance.
* Salesforce Developer or Administrator certification is preferred but not required.

Benefits

Above market salaryHMO on Day 1 for principal and two dependentsGovernment-mandated benefitsPerformance-based IncentivesQuarterly Company Events1,000 PHP De MinimisEquipment and software provided
* Above market salary
* HMO on Day 1 for principal and two dependents
* Government-mandated benefits
* Performance-based Incentives
* Quarterly Company Events
* 1,000 PHP De Minimis
* Equipment and software provided
Originally posted onHimalayas

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 R1,110,000/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($60,000/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 NightOwl Consulting

NightOwl Consulting is a company in the Operations industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 9 open positions on Hirezar. View all NightOwl Consulting jobs →