Remote jobs for South Africans – Frequently asked questions
Is it really possible to get remote work for a US or UK company while being based in South Africa? Yes, absolutely. South Africans are in demand and known for their grit, innovation and excellent work ethic. You get a great salary without commuting, saving time and money.
What sorts of companies are looking for South Africans? We find the bulk are UK and US companies in all sectors, but increasingly other countries in Western Europe are following suit. It’s becoming a growing trend these days. Roles that companies are looking to fill are HR, admin, sales and marketing.
What are the most popular international remote job roles? Remote marketing jobs are one popular category as companies look to improve their marketing operations. IT remote jobs are also growing fast. Remote admin jobs can be found here and are an evergreen category.
How do I avoid remote job scams? First check that you don’t have to pay to apply, if you do it’s usually a scam.
Can I follow FreedomJobs on Twitter/Linkedin/Facebook? Yes, we have accounts on all of those platforms.
We are a US/UK company, what recruitment solutions do you offer? As a South African recruitment agency, we have a do-it-yourself service (standard or featured job listings) and a done-for-you screening and vetting service. Have a look here for more information.
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Want to hire a South African? Post a remote job or use our recruitment solutions
Hire South African talent today! We offer a DIY option where you list a remote job and deal with applicants yourself. We also offer a candidate sourcing and screening service. Remote job posts cost $39 for a standard listing and $79 for a featured listing. We also offer a done-for-you sourcing and screening service (for $159) so you don’t have to sift through CVs. Choose the listing package you want below. Then follow the steps and add your job post and company details. When your listing is submitted, we will manually approve and add it to the site. We will then email you the payment link.
Standard
Free
- Post 1 job
- Job expires in 30 days
- Promoted x1 on our Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages
- Standard job post costs $35
Featured
Free
- Post 1 job
- Job expires in 60 days
- Job is pinned to the top of the jobs page for extra visibility
- Promoted to our growing 7,000+ subscriber email list
- Promoted x1 on our Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages
- Featured job post costs $75