566 Remote Jobs in South Africa

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Assist World logo
2hr

Virtual Assistant – Health and Sleep Coaching

Virtual Assistant supporting daily operations of a health and sleep coaching business. Managing labs, client communication, content scheduling, and vendor coordination.

Assist World logo
2hr

Appointment Setter

Appointment Setter responsible for scheduling discovery calls for a sleep program targeting women in midlife. Supporting health coaching initiatives through social media outreach.

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Part-time
$700 per month
Mid Level
Senior
πŸ“… Appointment Setter
Proofpoint logo
3hr

Senior Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Lead for cybersecurity solutions at Proofpoint. Collaborating with teams to develop strategies and present solutions to customers in South Africa.

Cloud
The African Climate Foundation logo
1d

Analyst, Projects – JET Funding Platform

Analyst role at the African Climate Foundation managing JET projects and facilitating funding opportunities. Responsibilities include project matching, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Assist World logo
1d

Executive Virtual Assistant – Operations Support

Executive Assistant/Operations Support for multiple businesses managing calendars, travel, and reporting. Ideal for proactive candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments.

GVI, Inc. logo
1d

Sales Specialist

Sales Specialist at Second Nature connecting individuals with purpose-driven travel experiences. Engage high-intent leads and contribute to sustainable development initiatives.

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Full-time
ZARΒ 15,000 - ZARΒ 25,000 per month
Mid Level
Senior
πŸ€‘ Sales
Lushomo logo
1d

Operations Manager

Operations Manager ensuring effective project delivery at an international information design studio. Managing teams and resources for successful project execution across health, environment, and education sectors.

Remote Choice logo
2d

Sales Consultant – Technology Sector, SaaS, FinTech, AI

Senior Sales Consultant driving new business in technology sector (SaaS, FinTech, AI). Focus on opening doors and securing senior-level meetings with major tech players.

Remote Choice logo
2d

Sales Development Representative, SDR

Sales Development Representative generating pipeline in the UK SaaS children’s activity sector. Engaging prospects and supporting senior sales colleagues with demo meetings.

Job Duck logo
2d

Litigation Support Specialist

Litigation Support Specialist at a personal injury law firm managing case files and drafting legal documents. Organized and detail-oriented support for attorneys during litigation processes.

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Full-time
$1,150 - $1,220 per month
Junior
Mid Level
πŸ’ Customer Support
Talent Sam logo
4d

Web Developer

Web Designer creating polished, development-ready Figma designs while collaborating with the internal development team on web projects across multiple devices.

Talent Sam logo
4d

Production Designer

Production Designer responsible for executing defined production tasks in design. Collaborating with teams to maintain creative momentum through established guidelines.

InLogic logo
4d

Executive Assistant, SAST

Executive Assistant supporting the CEO in managing commercial and social-impact initiatives. Coordinating projects and stakeholders, focusing on sustainability and community upliftment in the rail-engineering sector.

NIVA Health logo
5d

Insurance Verification Specialist

Wound Care Insurance Verification Specialist managing authorization requests for wound care treatments at NIVA Health. Collaborating with healthcare teams and insurance providers to ensure patients receive necessary care.

Yellow Card App logo
5d

Controller

Controller overseeing financial operations for a stablecoin infrastructure provider in 20 African countries. Managing accounting, compliance, and financial reporting for subsidiaries across multiple jurisdictions.

ERP
Yellow Card App logo
5d

Senior Accountant – Banking

Treasury Accountant managing banking and payment services for Yellow Card. Collaborating with the finance team and ensuring accurate transaction processing.

Oracle
Yellow Card App logo
5d

Crypto Controller

Crypto Accountant managing financial aspects of cryptocurrency transactions for Yellow Card across Africa. Overseeing compliance, reporting, tax, and internal controls in a remote work setting.

Insure Connect Services logo
6d

Group Accountant, Short Term Insurance

Group Accountant managing financial reporting and compliance for an insurance portfolio. Coordinating activities and ensuring regulatory compliance with a focus on insurance bookkeeping.

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Part-time
ZARΒ 18,000 - ZARΒ 20,000 per month
Mid Level
Senior
πŸ’² Accountant
Inspired Testing logo
7d

Senior Frontend Developer, React, Next.js

Senior front-end developer (React, Next.js) for high-impact client project on a contract basis. Collaborating within a client-facing IT services environment as Independent Contractor.

BabelJavaScriptNext.jsReactWebpack
NIVA Health logo
8d

Finance Director

Finance Director driving financial strategy and execution for NIVA’s Wound Care Division in South Africa. Leading a finance team and optimizing revenue operations for healthcare growth.

Remote salary expectations in South Africa & hiring insights

Explore remote jobs in South Africa. The region has 566 openings with an average salary of $26,023. Top fields include Recruitment, Executive Assistant, Full-stack Engineer.

Cloud shows up in 8.1% of jobs we tracked for South Africa.

Active remote openings analyzed

566

Average salary

$26,023

Remote salary expectations by experience in South Africa

South Africa salaries generally top out for Lead teammates around $1,991, while Junior roles settle near $23,779. Keep both numbers handy for upcoming compensation talks.

Experience levelAverage salary
Junior$23,779
Mid-level$20,032
Senior$27,598
Lead$1,991

Most in-demand remote roles hiring in South Africa

Remote hiring in South Africa currently leans toward Recruitment, Executive Assistant, and Full-stack Engineer teams. Start with these groups when pitching yourself or tailoring outreach.

Recruitment39 roles
Executive Assistant34 roles
Full-stack Engineer22 roles
Account Executive21 roles
Backend Engineer21 roles
Customer Support20 roles
Financial Planning and Analysis18 roles
Business Development Rep18 roles
Customer Success Manager16 roles
Sales14 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.

Remote Recruitment

71 listings analyzed

Assist World

46 listings analyzed

Pavago

27 listings analyzed

Anbre Interiors | Top Interior Designers in Chennai & Luxury Interiors

15 listings analyzed

iSTA Solutions

12 listings analyzed

Job Duck

12 listings analyzed

The most in-demand skills for remote workers in South Africa

Cloud appears in 8.1% of remote descriptions aimed at South Africa talent. JavaScript 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.

Cloud8.1%
JavaScript6.4%
Python4.8%
SQL4.6%
React4.3%
Azure3.9%
AWS3.7%
Node.js2.4%
Google Cloud Platform2.4%
Docker2.4%

Education requirements for remote jobs in South Africa

Professional Certificate credentials show up most often for South Africa applicants, covering 4.0% (10 listings) of listings. Bachelor Degree requirements appear in 73.5% (183 listings) of roles, so lean on comparable experience if your path differs. Call out similar coursework, bootcamps, or certifications when your background differs.

Professional Certificate4.0% of listings
Bachelor Degree73.5% of listings
High School13.7% of listings
Associate Degree3.6% of listings
Postgraduate Degree5.2% of listings

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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 Recruitment, Executive Assistant, Full-stack Engineer.

Question 2What is the average remote salary in South Africa?

Based on 566 listings, remote professionals in South Africa earn an average of $26,023 per year.

Data refreshed November 2025. Figures are aggregated across verified listings.