🇿🇦 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 R37,000 – R46,250 ZAR. This role is suited for junior-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

Responsibilities

● Create engaging, on-brand UGC-style content for TikTok and Instagram Reels

● Appear on camera and speak directly to the audience in an authentic and relatable tone

● Develop content ideas that align with marketing campaigns, product launches, and trends

● Collaborate with the creative and marketing team on scripting, storytelling, and hooks

● Monitor platform trends, memes, and viral formats to keep content fresh

● Edit videos using mobile or desktop tools to ensure quality and polish

● Analyze performance data and iterate on content to improve reach and engagement

● Film content for paid ad campaigns

● Maintain a consistent posting schedule and backlog of planned content

Requirements

● Proven experience creating TikToks/Reels with strong engagement (personal or brand)

● Comfortable speaking directly to camera and embodying a brand voice

● Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and short-form video culture

● Skilled in video editing (CapCut, Adobe Suite, or similar)

● Ability to self-direct and film independently with minimal oversight

● Strong grasp of storytelling, hooks, and pacing in short-form video

● Bonus: Experience with lighting/audio setup or willingness to learn

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 R37,000/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,000/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 614 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →