Quality Assurance
Somewhere
🇿🇦 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
Quality Assurance Admin
Location:RemoteType:Full Time Contractor
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail oriented and highly organized Quality Assurance Admin to support the accuracy, consistency, and presentation quality of editorial and document production materials. This role is ideal for someone with a strong command of written English, advanced Microsoft Word formatting skills, and hands on experience applying Chicago Manual of Style standards across professional documents and manuscripts.
The ideal candidate thrives in structured environments, has an exceptional eye for detail, and takes pride in delivering polished, publication ready work. You will collaborate closely with authors, editors, and production teams to ensure all materials meet internal quality standards before final delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Document Preparation & Formatting
* Prepare, format, and organize Word documents according to internal layout and style requirements
* Apply consistent heading structures, typography, spacing, page layouts, and formatting standards across all materials
* Ensure documents are production ready for proofreading, editorial review, and design handoff
* Maintain formatting consistency throughout long form and multi section documents
Chicago Manual of Style Compliance
* Apply and enforce Chicago Manual of Style guidelines across manuscripts and editorial content
* Review punctuation, capitalization, abbreviations, numbering, grammar, and editorial voice for consistency
* Support internal style guide maintenance and provide guidance on editorial best practices
Citations & Reference Formatting
* Format citations, bibliographies, footnotes, and endnotes in accordance with Chicago style standards
* Review references for completeness, accuracy, and consistency
* Identify discrepancies and collaborate with authors or editors to resolve sourcing issues
Proofreading & Copyediting
* Proofread documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting, and style accuracy
* Perform light to medium copyediting while preserving the original tone and intent of the author
* Use tracked changes and comment tools professionally within Microsoft Word
* Conduct final quality assurance reviews prior to publication or client delivery
Qualifications
* 2+ years of experience in proofreading, copyediting, editorial support, publishing, or document quality assurance
* Strong working knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including styles, formatting, tracked changes, and document organization
* Excellent written communication and grammar skills
* Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency across large documents
* Ability to manage deadlines and work independently in a remote environment
Preferred Background
* Experience working with manuscripts, publishing teams, academic content, or editorial production environments
* Familiarity with both notes bibliography and author date citation systems
* Previous experience supporting remote teams or distributed workflows
What Success Looks Like
* Documents are consistently delivered error free and publication ready
* Formatting and editorial standards are maintained across all deliverables
* Authors and editors receive clear, professional, and actionable feedback
* Quality assurance processes improve efficiency and reduce revision cycles
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 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.
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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →