🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. 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

IT Systems, Data & Automation Specialist

Role Overview

This role supports daily IT operations while advancing workflow automation and system integrations across the organization. Think: Process Optimization by using System Automations. The ideal candidate has a knack for identifying inefficiencies and developing creative solutions.

Core Responsibilities (Prioritized)

1. APIs, Integrations & AI
* Explore, create and implement API-based integrations and automation opportunitiesExample: Quoting in CRM to Sales Order Execution in ERP
* Example: Quoting in CRM to Sales Order Execution in ERP
* Lead workflow improvements involving:ERP: Global Shop Solutions (Pervasive SQL/Actian Zen/Visual Basic)CRM: HubSpot (Standard HTTP protocols and JSON)Microsoft Suite
* ERP: Global Shop Solutions (Pervasive SQL/Actian Zen/Visual Basic)
* CRM: HubSpot (Standard HTTP protocols and JSON)
* Microsoft Suite
* Assist with AI-enabled tools and use cases that improve efficiency, reporting, or decision-makingLead the exploration of new AI tools becoming available
* Lead the exploration of new AI tools becoming available

2. Microsoft 365 Enablement
* Advance team adoption of Microsoft tools, especially SharePoint, Power Automate, Teams, and OneDrive
* Improve internal workflows & communication methods through automation, standardization, and training
* Create and maintain simple user documentation and SOPs to reduce support load

3. General Business IT Support
* Provide insight into overall C3 system architecture & workflows, cybersecurity systems & policies, user device management, office hardware, IT projects, and more
* Be a co-liaison and advisor between C3 Corporation and its managed service provider

Remote & International Expectations

Strong English fluency, overlap with U.S. Central Time, secure tool usage, documentation discipline, and video participation are required.

Qualifications (Requirements)

Broad IT experience, Microsoft 365 suite fluency, API development experience, experience working with American-based businesses / people

Preferences (Ideals)

Skills:
* CRM-ERP integration experience
* SQL programming fluency
Characteristics:
* Observant
* Creative
* Self-driven
* Eagerness to learn
* Process oriented
* Positive mindset
* Personable

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 — 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 618 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →