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Help Center/For Candidates/Do I need to be based in South Africa?
For Candidates

Do I need to be based in South Africa?

Yes. All current roles require South African residency.

Updated April 18, 2026

All current roles require South African residency.

Why

Our model is specifically about connecting South African talent with international clients — the currency arbitrage, the timezone overlap, and the cultural alignment are the core value proposition. It's what we're built for.

Requirements

  • South African ID or valid long-term residence permit
  • Reliable internet connection (fibre preferred)
  • A home office setup or co-working access
  • Quiet environment for calls during your client's business hours

Location within SA

You can live anywhere in the country — Cape Town, Joburg, Durban, smaller towns. We have team members across multiple provinces. What matters is stable power, stable internet, and a quiet space.

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Go to the Careers page, pick the track that fits, and submit the role-specific form.

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Five stages. 2-3 weeks end-to-end. Paid trial week before final offer.

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How is my salary paid?

Monthly in ZAR. You're employed by South Assistants (Pty) Ltd.

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