🇿🇦 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 R22,200 – R27,750 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

Executive AssistantJob type:full-time, remote offshore contractorSchedule:Pacific US Time Zone, Monday through FridayAbout the Role:We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO running multiple early-stage businesses and managing investment properties. This position blends personal and professional responsibilities, with an estimated 75–80% focus on business-related tasks and 20–25% on personal support.This is not a rigid, routine admin job. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, success-based environment with shifting priorities and evolving needs. Some weeks may involve high-output sprints—such as supporting acquisitions or major projects—while others may be more even-keeled. We’re looking for someone who is flexible, adaptive, and eager to grow.We are specifically looking for someone who is tenacious, detail-obsessed, and thrives on project-based work. You should love digging deeper into tasks, figuring things out independently, and filling in the blanks without needing to be told twice. If you're curious by nature, relentlessly hard-working, and capable of functioning with autonomy in a high-performance environment, you’ll be a perfect fit. This role requires someone who can align closely with a driven CEO and keep pace with their standards and speed.

What We Offer:• Remote, full-time role with flexibility• Long-term opportunity with potential for advancement• Compensation growth aligned with business success• Direct collaboration with a multi-time successful CEO• A chance to become a core part of an ambitious and expanding operation

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 R22,200/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,200/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 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →