Virtual Receptionist
Remote Recruitment
🇿🇦 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
Salary: R25 000 – R26 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring aVirtual Receptionistfor our UK-based clients. This is a fully remote position offering South African professionals an excellent opportunity to work with leading UK employers from home. You will work UK business hours and join a supportive, fast-growing team.
Key Responsibilities
* Answer and direct inbound calls professionally on behalf of UK clients
* Manage calendars, schedule appointments and coordinate meetings
* Handle email correspondence and respond to client enquiries promptly
* Maintain accurate records and update CRM systems daily
* Provide administrative support to management teams
* Greet virtual visitors and manage front-of-house communication remotely
Requirements
* 2+ years experience in reception, administration or customer-facing roles
* Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and VoIP phone systems
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Reliable home office setup with high-speed internet and quiet environment
What We Offer
* R25,000/month
* 100% remote, UK business hours
* Career growth and professional development
* Exposure to leading UK businesses and practices
Remote Recruitment – connecting top South African talent with UK employers. Apply today.
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.
About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 87 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →