🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from 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

Remote World is looking for a creative and organisedSocial Media Assistantto support the online presence of a UK-based business. You'll work remotely from South Africa, helping to plan, create, and schedule content across key platforms.

This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, understands what makes content perform, and can turn brand messaging into engaging posts.

Key Responsibilities
* Create and schedule content for platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and X
* Write captions and copy that match the brand's tone and engage the target audience
* Monitor comments, messages, and mentions and respond or flag as appropriate
* Track post performance and compile simple monthly reports
* Support campaign planning and help coordinate content calendars

What You'll Need
* Experience managing social media for a brand or business (not just personal accounts)
* Strong written English with an eye for tone and style
* Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Buffer, Hootsuite, or Later
* Basic graphic design skills using Canva or similar is a plus
* Reliable internet and a dedicated home workspace

What's on Offer
* Salary: R14,000 per month
* Full-time, permanent remote position
* Working hours: 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST)
* Equipment provided
* 20 days paid annual leave
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you're passionate about social media and ready for a stable remote role, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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.

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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 Remote Recruitment

Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 34 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →