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Unlock Your First Remote Job in SA Today
3 Simple Steps to Transform Your Career Today (60 Seconds)
Phemelo Kebinelang
September 30, 2025
What Is This Newsletter About
This newsletter acts like your Personal Recruiter, Delivering Curated Remote Job Opportunities from around the world.
It also helps you stand out by showing you how to Craft Resumes that beat ATS Systems, Nail Interviews, and Negotiate Salaries.
Our goal?
To help you Earn in Dollars, Pounds, or Euros, all from the comfort of your home.
Unlock Your First Remote Job in SA Today: 3 Simple Steps to Transform Your Career Today (60 Seconds)
Hi Remote Worker,
You might be sitting at your desk or couch, sipping lukewarm coffee, wondering if chasing a remote job in South Africa is just another pipe dream.
We get it.
The online world can feel like a maze, and that nagging question, “Is it really worth it?” is loud.
But here’s the thing: you’re not alone, and it’s not too late.
Right now, thousands of South Africans are landing remote jobs, tapping into a dopamine rush of freedom and flexibility.
This newsletter isn’t about false promises; it’s a heartfelt guide to help you take three simple steps toward your first remote job, starting today.
Let’s dive into a story of self-discovery and real, tangible progress.
Picture Sarah, a 32-year-old from Johannesburg, who felt stuck in a dead-end job last year.
Like you, she wondered if remote work was a myth for “other people.”
Then she stumbled across a framework, three steps that changed everything.
Step 1: Identify Your Skills. Sarah realised her knack for customer support wasn’t just “answering phones”, it was problem-solving, a high-demand remote skill.
Step 2: Build Your Online Presence. She polished her LinkedIn, showcasing her value, not just her CV.
Step 3: Pitch Smart. Sarah targeted remote-friendly SA companies, tailoring her applications to their needs.
Within weeks, she landed a remote role, earning 20% more with zero commute.
Today, remote jobs in SA are booming, think tech, customer service, and marketing roles on platforms like Upwork or local hubs like OfferZen.
The benefit?
Not just money, but time, freedom, and a deeper sense of purpose.
You’re closer than you think.
You’re not just chasing a job; you’re chasing a life where work serves you.
The questions in your head, “Is this worth it?” have an answer: Yes, if you act now.
Take 60 seconds today to start: list three skills you already have, update one online profile, and send one pitch this week.
Repeat these steps, reflect on your progress, and watch the possibilities unfold.
Compared to a year ago, remote work in SA is more accessible than ever; don’t let doubt hold you back.
Click the link below to grab our free mini course for landing your first remote job, and let’s make your rough day the start of something new.
You’ve got this.
Remote Job Opportunities & Insights
Headway Therapy is hiring for a Remote Customer Care Associate
This is an early career-level role with full benefits. This position went live recently and will likely expire soon.
Content Editing, Fact-checking, & Content Design
Soil Association (Bristol) needs a freelance website content editor (3 days/week, £250/day)
Snarky Tea needs a remote freelance content designer ($28/hour, 30 hours/month)
Millie St Graves needs someone to do content pulls
The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (US) needs a remote contract copy/content editor
The Grit Group needs a freelance editor
Getting hired doesn't "just happen." It requires you to:
Make a clear case for why the employer should hire you.
Demonstrate how you'll deliver results, not just discuss your potential.
Engage in genuine conversations, not just unsubstantiated hope.
Using numbers, clarify what you've delivered in the past and outline what you plan to bring to a new employer. (What you're ready to do next.)
Present a 120-day action plan that walks the employer through how you plan to hit the ground running.
Offer to do an assignment (gasp!) to prove you can walk your talk and that you’re not one of the many bad actors in today's job market.
Others getting hired proves it's possible for you, too. Look in the mirror; are you putting in the work they did? Are you acknowledging that to succeed in today's job market, you need to want it (a job) badly enough and translate this to your job search efforts?
By Nick Kossovan, a well-seasoned corporate veteran.
INSIGHTS
Free Google Tools for Job Seekers
Google has lots of free tools you can use to help grow your career and find your next job. Explore career options, take a course, earn a certificate, write your resume and cover letters, track your applications, find the latest job listings, and practice interviewing with Google's tools.
The Job Market Sucks. We’re Here To Help.
This is the worst job market that either of us can remember. Even more than that, it’s a weird market. This is not your typical recession or industry correction. We don’t have all the answers, but we do have free tools and fresh perspectives that give your job search a boost.
Future of Work Dialogue 2025, taking place on 1 - 2 October 2025 at The Maslow Times Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria.
As we finalise our preparations, we kindly ask you to confirm your attendance by completing a short form. This will help us know whether you’ll be joining us on Day 1, Day 2, or both days, and whether your participation will be in-person or virtual.
Please complete the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4jjkcfWsumzO5y7_nk2d-uoX0Elk6w2wgirE7Tn2G-2bOxA/viewform?usp=header
We are pleased to inform you that attendance at the Dialogue qualifies participants for 2 SACNASP Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, making this not only an opportunity for knowledge-sharing and networking, but also for accredited professional development.
