261 Remote Jobs in South Africa
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Senior AWS Cloud & DevOps Consultant
Senior AWS consultant modernizing lottery systems through Salesforce integrations, CI/CD transformation and observability. Supporting CRM and data teams across AWS and Google Cloud at DVT.
Client Intake Specialist
Client Intake Specialist supporting client inquiries, consultations, and CRM records for a U.S. immigration law firm. Remote, full-time contractor role based in South Africa.
Executive & Team Virtual Assistant
Remote independent-contractor Virtual Assistant supporting a CEO and event strategy firm’s team operations. Managing calendars, vendors, Airtable systems, documents, and administrative workflows.
Solutions Architect
Solutions Architect delivering complex Azure, networking, security and backup solutions for Babble, a cloud-based technology solutions provider. Producing designs, deploying environments and mentoring engineers.
L3 Support Engineer
L3 Support Engineer building complex Azure, security, networking and backup solutions. Delivering designs and deployments for Babble’s cloud technology customers.
CRM Implementation – Automation Specialist
CRM specialist migrating Zapier workflows to Make and configuring Pipedrive environments. Building integrations, troubleshooting automations, and supporting marketing clients.
Senior Statistical Programmer – FSP
Senior Statistical Programmer using SAS and CDISC standards for a global pharmaceutical client. Supporting clinical-trial data analysis, validation, reporting, and submissions.
Senior AWS Cloud – DevOps Consultant
Senior AWS DevOps Consultant modernizing lottery systems for DVT, a South African software consultancy. Building Salesforce integrations, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud observability.
Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
Remote Marketing Coordinator managing email, social media, SEO, outreach, and project QA. Supporting a fractional-CMO firm serving homebuilders, real estate companies, and founder-led businesses.
Complaints and PSEA Advisor
Complaints and PSEA Advisor strengthening complaints handling and safeguarding systems for LWF’s international humanitarian and development programs. Supporting investigations, PSEA training, CRM monitoring and digital knowledge management.
Weekend Intake & Admissions Specialist
Weekend admissions specialist handling calls, documentation, follow-up, and patient intake for a healthcare admissions team. Remote South Africa role supporting prospective patients and families.
Financial Controller
Financial Controller owning accounting, reconciliations, expenditure oversight, and reporting. Improving financial controls and delivering actionable insights to support business decisions.
HR & Recruitment Coordinator
HR and Recruitment Coordinator managing recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee support. Supporting a growing South African team remotely during EST business hours.
Sales Administration
Remote Sales Administrator supporting ReWorks’ sales team with lead tracking, follow-ups, CRM records, and deal progression. Working US Eastern Time hours.
B2B Meta Ads Creative Producer – Contract
Meta ads creative producer creating data-driven statics, carousels, and short-form video for AmpiFire. Helping e-commerce brands grow through content marketing and profitable paid-social performance.
Senior Client Accounting Manager
Senior Client Accounting Manager managing UK accounting clients for a remote accounting and outsourcing firm. Coordinating service delivery, quality assurance, onboarding, teams, compliance and billing.
E-commerce & Shopify Assistant
Marketing and Shopify Assistant supporting a modern home and furniture brand. Managing e-commerce, social media, website content and weekly email campaigns.
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer verifying manufacturing documentation, drawings, BOMs, and component compliance. Compiling FAI reports and resolving technical discrepancies for a manufacturing production environment.
Marketing Project Manager
Remote contract Marketing Project Manager coordinating customer requirements, suppliers, and engineering deliverables for carbon fibre products. Running social media campaigns to generate sales leads and support venture growth.
AI Creative Developer
AI Creative Developer creating generative-AI video, motion, and advertising assets for Eskimi’s global media technology company. Building creative automation workflows and lightweight production tools.
Remote salary expectations in South Africa & hiring insights
South Africa has 261 openings with an average salary of $88,649. Top fields include Executive Assistant, Recruitment, Operations.
Cloud shows up in 8.9% of jobs we tracked for South Africa.
Active remote openings analyzed
261
Average salary
$88,649
Remote salary expectations by experience in South Africa
South Africa salaries generally top out for Lead teammates around $173,300, while Junior roles settle near $29,357. Keep both numbers handy for upcoming compensation talks.
| Experience level | Average salary |
|---|---|
| Junior | $29,357 |
| Mid-level | $61,207 |
| Senior | $95,300 |
| Lead | $173,300 |
Most in-demand remote roles hiring in South Africa
Remote hiring in South Africa currently leans toward Executive Assistant, Recruitment, and Operations teams. Start with these groups when pitching yourself or tailoring outreach.
Top remote companies hiring in South Africa
These employers opened the most remote headcount for South Africa-friendly candidates over the latest update window.
Assist World
38 listings analyzed
HireHawk
11 listings analyzed
Haldren
10 listings analyzed
Remote Recruitment
8 listings analyzed
Inspired Testing
7 listings analyzed
Remote Choice
6 listings analyzed
The most in-demand skills for remote workers in South Africa
Cloud appears in 8.9% of remote descriptions aimed at South Africa talent. SQL follows closely, which tells you what tools managers expect to see on a resume. Reference these skills in recent projects, portfolios, and quick pitch notes.
Education requirements for remote jobs in South Africa
High School credentials show up most often for South Africa applicants, covering 10.8% (13 listings) of listings. Bachelor Degree requirements appear in 71.7% (86 listings) of roles, so lean on comparable experience if your path differs. Call out similar coursework, bootcamps, or certifications when your background differs.
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FAQs about working from South Africa
Quick answers we share most often with job seekers exploring this region.
Question 1What are the most common remote jobs in South Africa?
The most in-demand roles in South Africa are Executive Assistant, Recruitment, Operations.
Question 2What is the average remote salary in South Africa?
Based on 261 listings, remote professionals in South Africa earn an average of $88,649 per year.