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Data Entry Specialist

Remote Recruitment

Fully Remote
πŸ“ South Africa
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ SA Friendly: 1.0/1.0

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ 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 β€” whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Role overview

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Data Entry Specialist to work remotely from South Africa for a UK-based employer. The work is steady and detail-driven: moving information into the right systems, checking it against source documents, and flagging anything that looks wrong. If you are the person who spots the transposed digit everyone else missed, you will do well here.

Key responsibilities
* Enter customer, invoice, and order data into internal systems and spreadsheets
* Cross-check entries against source documents and correct discrepancies
* Clean and de-duplicate existing records
* Convert documents between formats and file them correctly
* Flag missing or unclear information to the relevant team

What you will need
* One or more years in data entry, admin, or a similar detail-heavy role
* Fast, accurate typing β€” around 45 words per minute or better
* Experience with Excel or Google Sheets, including sorting and basic formulas
* Familiarity with a CRM or ERP system is useful but not essential
* A reliable computer and stable fibre or LTE internet

What is on offer
* R12,000 to R15,000 per month, depending on experience
* 100% remote β€” work from home anywhere in South Africa
* Predictable hours and a clear, manageable workload
* Paid leave and UK public holidays
* Full training on the systems you will be using
Apply through Remote Recruitment with an up-to-date CV. Every application is reviewed.

How the day works

Work is assigned in daily batches, so you always know what is in front of you and when it needs to be finished. You will have a named point of contact for questions and a short check-in each morning. Accuracy matters more than raw speed here, and there is no phone work involved. Remote Recruitment places South African talent with UK employers on long-term contracts, so this is a settled role rather than short-term project work, with room to move into a coordinator position over time.

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 β€” 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 β†’