Data Entry Specialist
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
Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Data Entry Specialist for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa.
Role overview
You'll keep a UK team's records accurate and up to date, turning raw information into clean, reliable data.
Key responsibilities
* Capture and update records across spreadsheets and databases
* Check entries for accuracy and correct errors quickly
* Organise and maintain digital filing systems
* Generate simple reports from captured data
* Flag inconsistencies or missing information to the team
What you'll need
* Experience with Excel, including formulas and filters
* A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Comfort working with large volumes of repetitive data
* Reliable home internet and a quiet space for UK-hours work
* Good written English for reporting and correspondence
Nice to have
* Familiarity with Google Sheets
* Experience with database management tools
* Prior remote work experience
What's on offer
A permanent, fully remote role with a UK employer, working 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST), with steady hours and a supportive team.
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 54 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →