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

Position:Decipher (Survey) ProgrammerWork Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 5:30 pmTimezone: ESTSalary Range: Market RelatedLocation :Remote (SA/Romania /Mexico)

Experience:3+ years of experience - mid levelABOUT THE ROLE

The Decipher (Survey) Programmer is responsible for managing and executing tasks pertaining to managed- service projects while generating improved workflow, user experiences, accuracy, client satisfaction and repeat business. The Survey Programmer will be working in a fast pace and demanding environment and will report directly to the Director. This role is for someone technically proficient at Forsta/Decipher programming who is interested in working collaboratively in a growing environment.
* Program, develop and design web-based surveys from client questionnaires in varying formats.
* Interpret, review and create logical syntax across multiple platforms.
* Ensure all components and deliverables within a project’s scope meet the highest standards of quality.
* Proficient in understanding the project lifecycle and ability to manage each component.
* QA testing of the survey instruments, program and all deliverables to ensure client satisfaction, quality standards and error-free projects.
* Follow all data quality procedures to ensure the data has no errors or deficiency.
* Create and manage quality processes around Data Processing services (Coding, tabulations, charting, etc.) as well as other related support services (Translations, etc.).
* Utilize creative thinking and problem-solving skills to complete jobs and ensure client satisfaction.
* Maintain proactive ongoing communication with both internal teams and the client on a project-by-project basis.
* Proactively identify and solve project related problems to ensure accurate and timely delivery of data.
* Actively pursue knowledge of the survey research industry and other relevant software packages.
* Any other tasks and projects as assigned by management.

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 →