261 Remote Jobs in South Africa

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23hr

Project Management, Administrative Assistant – Light Bookkeeping Focus

Virtual Assistant supporting operations for innovative scientific research and development company. Role involves project coordination, admin support, and light bookkeeping.

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Full-time
$1,100 - $1,400 per month
Mid Level
Senior
πŸ“‹ Administrative Assistant
ERP
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1d

Marketing Lead – Growth & Organic Strategy

Marketing Lead driving organic growth and SEO strategies for a UK-based fintech company. Responsible for content, social media, and partnership initiatives in a fully remote role.

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1d

Technical Support Engineer, 1st Line/2nd Line

Technical Support Engineer providing 1st and 2nd line support. Focused on resolving connectivity issues for clients from South Africa.

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1d

Major Account Manager

Major Account Manager at Palo Alto Networks driving complex sales cycles to secure digital experiences. Collaborating with customers to deliver solutions in networking and security industries.

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3d

Senior Customer Advocate, English, German

Senior Customer Advocate providing email and chat support for clients’ products and services at Boldr. Interacting with customers and collaborating with teams to ensure satisfaction and resolution of inquiries.

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4d

Senior Clinical Data Coder

Manage clinical data coding projects ensuring quality and timely delivery of data in remote setting. Leading a CDM team while collaborating with clients to meet project goals.

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4d

Senior Project Manager, Social

Senior Project Manager managing social content production for Brandtech+, focusing on fast-paced campaigns and collaboration with creators.

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4d

Senior Designer, Social

Senior Designer driving social-first creative strategy and brand storytelling for a leading digital content firm. Leading visual projects across multiple platforms to engage diverse audiences.

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4d

Marketing Assistant – Healthcare, Data & Content Focused

Marketing Assistant at healthcare clinic focusing on data-driven marketing and video content creation. Leading marketing initiatives to drive patient acquisition and boost hearing aid sales.

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Full-time
$1,100 - $1,300 per month
Mid Level
Senior
✍️ Content Marketing Manager
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5d

Specialist Marketing Cloud Solution Engineer

Join Salesforce as a Solution Engineer addressing marketing challenges with technology solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored Marketing Cloud solutions to customers in South Africa.

Cloud
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6d

Receptionist, Customer Support Assistant

Remote Receptionist & Customer Support Assistant for a fast-growing high-end window and door retailer. Answering inbound calls and supporting light administrative tasks in a small remote team.

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Part-time
$500 - $800 per month
Mid Level
Senior
πŸ’ Customer Support
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8d

Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant supporting startup CEOs to drive productivity and operational effectiveness. Partnering with executives to increase efficiency while working in a dynamic remote environment.

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9d

Software Development Engineer in Test, SDET

SDET delivering high quality software solutions in an Agile environment. Collaborating with experienced engineers and contributing to continuous testing and improvements throughout the SDLC.

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10d

Medical Virtual Assistant – Scheduling, Billing Support

Virtual Assistant supporting a U.S.-based mental health practice with administrative, client coordination, and billing tasks. Ideal for someone experienced in medical billing and client communication.

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11d

Senior Project Manager, German Speaking

Managing complex digital projects for the largest performance production specialist in Switzerland. Join our remote team to enhance creative performance and client relationships.

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12d

Project Engineer

Technical Support Engineer providing enterprise-level technical support via various channels. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, escalating issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

LinuxUnix
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13d

Marketing Specialist – Virtual S.A.

Marketing Specialist managing K-12 campaigns for Gophermods, building processes and measuring performance to drive growth.

SQL
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14d

Claims Auditor, Billing Specialist

Claims Auditor evaluating medical billing processes and conducting front-end audits while working remotely. Ensuring compliance with payer requirements and collaborating with internal teams effectively.

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14d

SEO Content Creation, Admin Support Assistant

SEO Content Creation & Admin Support Assistant supporting lead generation and content strategies. Working remotely with a focus on AI tools and collaboration.

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Part-time
$600 - $800 per month
Mid Level
Senior
πŸ“ˆ SEO Marketing
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15d

Junior Lecturer – Financial Reporting, Compliance

Junior Lecturer responsible for teaching Financial Reporting & Compliance modules at School of Professional Accounting. Focus on applied learning aligned with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

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 levelAverage 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.

Executive Assistant21 roles
Recruitment18 roles
Operations11 roles
Social Media Manager9 roles
Manager9 roles
Business Development Rep9 roles
Customer Support7 roles
Backend Engineer7 roles
Account Manager6 roles
Analyst6 roles

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.

Cloud8.9%
SQL8.9%
Python5.8%
AWS4.4%
Azure4.4%
Java4.0%
JavaScript4.0%
Google Cloud Platform2.2%
Microservices2.2%
DNS2.2%

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.

High School10.8% of listings
Bachelor Degree71.7% of listings
Associate Degree5.8% of listings
Professional Certificate5.0% of listings
Postgraduate Degree6.7% of listings

Ask our talent partners

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.

Data refreshed March 2026. Figures are aggregated across verified listings.