Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R24,050 – R ZAR. 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

Product OwnerRemoteSalary:$1,300, the position includes a 5% commission on monthly client revenue. This commission structure has strong potential—depending on performance, the total earnings can scale significantly, often reaching 3–4x the base salary.

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Product Owner/Product Manager to oversee product development and manage client relationships. This role requires a deep understanding of e-commerce environments, familiarity with mobile app development, and software project lifecycle management. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in bridging our offshore development team with our international client base, ensuring product success and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:
* Define and manage product roadmap, aligning business objectives with technical requirements.
* Collaborate closely with offshore development teams, facilitating clear communication and efficient workflow.
* Engage directly with clients, gathering requirements, providing updates, and ensuring expectations are met.
* Oversee project milestones, quality assurance, and delivery timelines.
* Perform market analysis to guide product strategy and improvements.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Strong knowledge and experience in e-commerce platforms.
* Familiarity with mobile application development and software development processes.
* Excellent communication skills, able to interface effectively with both technical teams and clients.
* Demonstrated ability in project management and product lifecycle management.
* Experience working with offshore teams preferred.
* Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Compensation and Working Setup
* Remote role(candidate must have their own equipment/software).
* Candidates based inSouth Africa
* Independent contractor agreement paid every end of the month.
* Working from 8am to 5pm UK Time Monday to Friday
* Client has a desire for long term commitment.

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

At R24,050/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,300/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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 Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1632 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →

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