Marketing Assistant
Remote Recruitment
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment 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
Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Marketing Assistant for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa, owning campaign execution and reporting.
Role overview
You will support the marketing team to get campaigns out the door. From email sends and landing pages to reporting, you will keep the activity moving for a UK business.
Key responsibilities
* Build and send email campaigns and newsletters
* Update website and landing page content
* Support social and content calendars
* Compile weekly marketing performance reports
* Research competitors and audiences
What you'll need
* Experience in a marketing support or coordinator role
* Experience with an email platform such as Mailchimp or ActiveCampaign
* Strong written English
* Basic familiarity with Google Analytics
* Good organisation and attention to detail
Nice to have
* Experience with WordPress or Webflow
* Familiarity with SEO basics
* Experience using Canva
What's on offer
This is a full-time, 100% remote role working UK hours, 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST). You will join a friendly UK team, receive clear onboarding and support, and work with a company that values reliability, communication and growth. We are looking for South African talent who want a stable remote career with a UK employer. Day to day you will use modern, cloud-based tools, so you can work from home with the equipment you already have. Our recruitment team supports every placement from application through to your first day, and we keep communication open so you always know where you stand throughout the hiring process. Apply with your CV and we will be in touch if you are shortlisted.
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.
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About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 145 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →