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SU - Admin Assistant

Somewhere

Fully Remote
Remote - South Africa
South Africa
SA / EMEA hours

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 R18,500 – R33,300 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

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for an Administrative Assistant at a growing US-based company. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing essential support to our team. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized individual who is comfortable handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications
* Minimum 2 years of administrative experience.
* Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
* Strong attention to detail
* Excellent time management skills, capable of tracking multiple projects and deadlines.
* Ability to stay organized while managing several small tasks simultaneously.
Responsibilities
* Provide general administrative support, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and organizing documents
* Assist in coordinating projects by tracking deadlines, maintaining documentation, and ensuring timely communication across teams
* Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations
* Handle data entry, maintain databases, and ensure records are accurate and up to date
* Organize and maintain electronic and physical filing systems
* Assist with managing internal and external communications, including responding to emails and inquiries
* Support team members with travel arrangements, expense reporting, and other logistical tasks
* Perform other administrative duties as needed to contribute to the smooth operation of the team
​​​​Compensation

$ 1,000 - $ 1,800 per month, paid in USD depending on experience.

Details
* Independent contractor agreement paid 2x monthly.
* 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 R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/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 →