Virtual Assistant |
Somewhere
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote part time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in 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
Position:Virtual Assistant
Location: Remote: SA/LatAm
Work Schedule:PST Hours
Salary:Market RelatedPart Time-20 hours per weekDuration: 6 MonthsOur Clientis looking for a highly motivated, organized, and tech-savvy assistant who can quickly learn our business, provide exceptional customer service, and help improve our daily operations.
Our #1 priority is customer service. We need someone who is proactive, dependable, positive, and able to solve problems without constant direction.
First 30 Days – Primary Responsibilities
1. Phone System & Customer Service
* Set up a phone system that routes incoming calls.
* Answer calls during U.S. business hours
* Understand the purpose of each call, answer questions, and take detailed messages.
* Find answers by reviewing claim files and contacting insurance companies or adjusters.
* Escalate any concerns, negative information, or matters requiring management decisions.
2. Claim Updates & Communication
* Review existing claim files stored in our desktop folders.
* Proactively contact insurance adjusters for claim updates.
* Provide every client with a weekly update, even when there is no new information.
* Keep communication positive, professional, and reassuring without making promises or providing unapproved information.
* Track the last client contact, current claim status, outstanding questions, and next scheduled update.
* Monitor incoming claim-related emails and update files accordingly.
3. Inspection Scheduling
* Coordinate inspections between clients and insurance adjusters.
* Add confirmed inspections to the owner's calendar
* Review inspection notes entered by our adjuster and communicate approved updates to clients.
4. Lead Tracking & Social Media
* Create and maintain a spreadsheet tracking leads, referral sources, and follow-ups.
* Monitor designated Facebook groups, Nextdoor, and other local community pages for people seeking help with water damage, property damage, or insurance claims.
* Alert us to relevant posts and respond with approved company information when appropriate. No automated commenting.
Long-Term GoalsOnce the daily responsibilities are running smoothly, we want this assistant to help:
* Organize and improve our existing systems.
* Develop automated weekly client updates and follow-ups.
* Streamline claim tracking and communication.
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and customer service.
Our Ideal Candidate
* Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
* Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
* Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems and automation tools.
* Quick learner who takes initiative and follows through.
* Positive, professional, and patient with clients.
* Interested in long-term growth, increased responsibilities, and additional hours.
Our Goal: We currently operate reactively, with clients calling us for updates. We want someone who can help us become proactive, keeping clients informed before they need to call.We are looking for someone who can take ownership of client communication, keep our files organized, and help us deliver an exceptional customer experience.
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
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.
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.
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About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1819 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →