🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R55,500 – R61,050 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-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

Position:Decipher (Survey) ProgrammerWork Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 5:30 pmTimezone: ESTSalary Range: $3,000 - $3300 per month (depending on experience)Location :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

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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

At R55,500/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($3,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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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.

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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 Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 620 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →