🇿🇦 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 – R46,250 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

* Execute SEO strategies to achieve and maintain first-page Google rankings
* Optimize websites (on-page, off-page, and technical SEO)
* Manage and improve Google Business Profiles for local rankings
* Perform keyword research and competitor analysis
* Track performance (rankings, traffic, calls, and leads) using analytics tools
* Implement CRO strategies to increase calls and form submissions
* Create and post social media content, including short-form videos
* Support brand awareness and engagement across platforms
* Proven hands-on SEO/digital marketing experience
* Strong track record of ranking websites and generating calls/leads
* Strong knowledge of SEO (on-page, off-page, technical)
* Experience with Google Analytics, Search Console, and SEO tools
* Experience managing Google Business Profiles
* Experience with social media content and basic video creation
* First-page keyword rankings
* Improved GMB/local visibility
* Increased traffic, calls, and form submissions
* Growth in social media engagement

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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →