Office Administrator
Remote Recruitment
πΏπ¦ 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 β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Salary: R29Β 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring an Office Administrator to support a UK-based business remotely. You will keep the day-to-day running smoothly: records in order, suppliers paid, documents filed and the team unblocked. This is a full-time, 100% remote role working 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST) from anywhere in South Africa.
This suits someone who likes systems and finishes what they start. You will have real ownership of how the back office runs, and the freedom to improve it.
Key responsibilities
* Maintain company records, filing systems and shared drives
* Process invoices, purchase orders and supplier correspondence
* Coordinate diaries, meetings and internal communications
* Prepare reports, spreadsheets and documents for the management team
* Order supplies and liaise with external service providers
* Improve and document the admin processes you are responsible for
What you will need
* Experience with office administration or a similar support role
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, especially spreadsheets
* Clear written and spoken English
* Strong organisation and the judgement to prioritise without being told
* A reliable internet connection, a working laptop and a quiet workspace
What is on offer
* A single monthly salary of R29Β 000, paid on time
* Fully remote work with no commute
* A long-term placement with one UK employer
* Onboarding and ongoing support from the Remote Recruitment team
* Genuine ownership of your area and room to grow into operations
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 β 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 β