🇿🇦 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 R27,750 – R37,000 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

Personal Assistant (On-Demand)
* Salary:Up to $2,000 for a top-tier "on-demand" talent.
* Location: South Africa or LATAM
* Availability:Must be "on-call" and highly responsive. While actual work hours may be low some days, you must be reachable 10 AM – 7/8 PM EST and at least one day on weekends.
Role Overview:This role is strictly for the founder’s personal life, separate from business operations. We need a "problem-solver" who can handle random, high-priority tasks with zero friction. You aren't just an assistant; you are a solution-finder.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lifestyle Management:Booking dinner reservations, travel, and doctor appointments.
* Logistics:Hiring movers, handymen, or picking up dry cleaning.
* Communication:Managing personal iMessages and WhatsApp to coordinate tasks.
* Decision Support:Presenting options (e.g., "Here are the two best physical therapy options based on your preference") to help the founder make quick decisions.
* Ad Hoc Tasks
* Manage complex calendar scheduling across time zones
* Coordinate investor, enterprise, and internal meetings
* Support preparation for fundraising discussions
* Draft and manage communications
* Oversee inbox prioritization and follow-ups
* Coordinate travel, logistics, and vendor relationships
* Handle confidential information with discretion
* Anticipate founder needs and proactively remove friction
* Manage ad hoc personal and business tasks
Requirements:
* Equipment:Must have an iPhone and MacBookfor iMessage/WhatsApp availability.
* Trait:"Quality questions only." We want someone who uses AI and Google to find solutions independently.
* High emotional intelligence and sound judgment

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 R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/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 618 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →