Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere 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

Sales Development Representative (SDR) / Appointment Setter

About the Company

The Role

Key Responsibilities

Outbound Calling (Primary Focus)
* Make high-volume outbound calls daily usingtargeted prospect lists
* Contact law firms and small business owners
* Speak directly with decision-makers such as founders, partners, and managing attorneys
* Deliver a clear and concise value proposition
* Handle basic objections and secure meetings

Meeting Generation
* Book qualified introductory meetings for the sales team
* Ensure meetings are scheduled with the appropriate decision-makers
* Maintain an organized pipeline of booked meetings

Follow-Up
* Conduct structured follow-up with interested prospects
* Maintain consistent outreach cadence
* Track activity and meeting outcomes

Team Communication
* Communicate actively with the team via Slack
* Participate in regular check-ins
* Collaborate on messaging and outreach improvements

Expected Activity
* Make80–120 outbound calls per day
* Work consistently from targeted prospect lists
* Book5–10 qualified meetings per week

Ideal Candidate Profile
* Has experience as anSDR, appointment setter, or outbound cold caller
* Is comfortable makinghigh volumes of outbound calls
* Speaks excellent English with aneutral or North American-friendly accent
* Communicates confidently with business owners and professionals
* Is resilient and comfortable handling rejection
* Is motivated byperformance-based compensation

Bonus Experience
* Selling SEO or digital marketing services
* Selling agency services
* Selling into law firms or professional services

What Success Looks Like
* Maintain consistent daily outbound call activity
* Book meetings every week
* Generate opportunities that convert into1–2 new clients per month

Compensation

Growth Opportunity
* Advance into aSenior SDR role
* Specialize in specific industry verticals
* Help build and mentor a growing outbound team

Application Requirement
* How many outbound calls per day were you making in your previous role?
* What was your average number of meetings booked per week?
* What type of prospects were you calling? (Industry + decision maker)

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.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1644 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →