Remote Jobs from South Africa
837 remote jobs available from South Africa - 75 specifically for South Africa, plus 762 open worldwide
These 837 positions explicitly allow remote work from South Africa. Each listing includes the actual remote policy and allowed countries, so you can find roles that actually let you work from where you are, not just roles labeled 'remote' that turn out to be office-based.
How we identify these jobs
Each listing is analyzed to determine the actual remote policy (fully remote, hybrid, or on-site) and which countries are eligible. Jobs listed here either explicitly name South Africa as an allowed location or are open to remote work worldwide.
Software Engineering Director
English
Microservices Engineer
English
Containerization & Virtualisation Engineer
English (Professional)
Engineering Manager
English
Linux Kernel Engineer
English (Professional)
Web Frontend Engineer - JS, CSS, React, Flutter
English (Professional)
Golang Engineer
English (Professional)
Security Software Engineer
English (Professional)
Python Engineer
English
Senior/Staff/Principal Engineer
English
Linux Devices Software Engineer
Taipei, Taiwan +1 (Remote) - English (Professional)
Junior Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu
English
Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core
Remote (23 countries) - English
C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir
Remote (EMEA, APAC) - English
Embedded Linux Senior Software Engineer - Optimisation
English
Linux Software Engineer - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon (multiple roles and seniority levels)
English
Embedded & Desktop Linux Systems Engineer - Optimisation
English
Linux Platform Integration - Ubuntu Systems Senior Engineer
English
Linux Engineering Manager - Optimisation for Latest Hardware
English
Software Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen Silicon
English
Frequently Asked Questions
- These positions either explicitly list South Africa as an eligible remote location or are open to worldwide remote work. Each listing includes this information, so you don't have to guess from vague 'remote-friendly' labels.
- There are currently 837 positions that allow remote work from South Africa. This number updates daily as new roles are posted.
- Remote roles allow you to work entirely from your location. Hybrid roles typically require some in-office time. Each listing includes the exact remote policy so you know what to expect before applying.
- That varies by employer. Some companies hire directly in South Africa, while others work through employer-of-record services. Check the individual job listing or ask during the application process for specific details about their setup in South Africa.