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Virtual Assistant (Part-time)

Somewhere

Fully Remote
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πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote part time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. This role is suited for junior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β€” whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Administrative & CRM Support Assistant
* Location:Remote
* Employment Type:Part-time (20 Hours per week) - Independent Contractor
* Start Date:Beginning of September
* Language Requirement:Fluent English
About the Company

We are a domain name brokerage business helping clients acquire premium domain names. Our work focuses on helping clients secure strong, memorable domain assets that support their brands and business goals.

Role Overview

We are looking for a junior-level Administrative & CRM Support Assistant to support day-to-day operations. This role is well-suited to someone with some prior experience in admin support, CRM usage, lead research, and basic SEO, who is eager to learn and grow with the business.

The ideal candidate is articulate, organized, and proactive, with a solid foundational understanding of CRM tools and general business support tasks.

Key Responsibilities
* Assist with basic CRM updates and record-keeping
* Help search for and research leads online
* Support lead generation and lead list building
* Assist with simple SEO-related tasks
* Handle administrative and email support
* Keep information organized and up to date
* Support other day-to-day tasks as needed
Required Skills and Experience
* Some experience using a CRM system
* Basic understanding of how CRMs work
* Experience with tools such as Apollo or Outreach is a plus, but not required
* Basic knowledge of SEO is helpful
* Good internet research skills
* Strong written and spoken English
* Organized and detail-oriented
* Willingness to learn and take direction
* Able to communicate clearly and professionally
Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who:
* Is junior-level but capable and reliable
* Can grow with the business over time
* Is open-minded and eager to learn
* Has a good attitude and strong work ethic
* May occasionally assist with calls, though the role will mostly focus on admin and email support
Employment Type
* This is a part-time role. The candidate will support the business remotely and work closely with the founder to learn processes and gradually take on more responsibility.

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 β€” 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 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β†’