Lead Generation 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: R29 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Lead Generation Specialist for a UK-based client, working fully remotely from South Africa. You will build the pipeline the sales team works from — researching target accounts, finding the right people and opening conversations that go somewhere.
This is research and outreach in equal measure. It suits someone curious enough to find the angle and disciplined enough to keep the CRM honest.
Key Responsibilities
* Research and build targeted prospect lists matched to the client's ideal customer.
* Identify decision-makers and verify contact details.
* Run outreach by email and LinkedIn to open conversations.
* Qualify responses against clear criteria before handing over.
* Keep CRM records accurate, with every touchpoint logged.
* Report weekly on volumes, response rates and what is working.
What You Will Need
* Experience with lead generation, sales research or outbound prospecting.
* Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar research tools.
* Experience with a CRM such as HubSpot or Salesforce.
* Strong written English for outreach that gets replies.
* Persistence and a methodical approach to list building.
Working Hours
* Full-time position.
* Fully remote, based in South Africa.
* 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST).
About Us
At Remote Recruitment, we specialise in helping skilled South African professionals connect with leading UK businesses. Our streamlined recruitment process matches exceptional talent with organisations that value expertise, initiative and long-term career growth.
Join a team that appreciates your talent –Remote Recruitment, where your success is our mission.
Requirements
* Reliable laptop or desktop computer.
* Stable, high-speed fibre connection.
* Backup power for load shedding.
* Quiet, professional home office.
Benefits
* Fully remote role with a UK-based employer.
* Salary paid in ZAR.
* UK business hours, so your evenings stay your own.
* Long-term, stable position with structured onboarding.
* A supportive team that values reliable work.
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 87 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →