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 Manager - Ubuntu Linux Kernel
English (Professional)
Ubuntu Core Software Engineer
Remote (15 countries) - English
Software Engineer - Industrial IoT
Remote (EMEA) - English
Lead Linux Kernel Engineer - Ubuntu
English
Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer
Remote (EMEA) - English
Senior Design Manager (Infrastructure)
Remote (37 countries) - English
UX Designer - Infrastructure
Remote (EMEA) - English
UX Designer - Developer experience
Remote (EMEA) - English
Lead Data Governance Engineer
Remote (EMEA) - English (professional)
Software Engineer - Python and K8s
English
Engineering Manager - Python and K8s
Remote (APAC, EMEA) - English
Python Software Engineer, Commercial Systems
Remote (EMEA) - English
Golang Software Engineer, Commercial Systems
Remote (EMEA) - English
Software Engineer (Trading)
English
Engineering Manager- Ceph & Distributed Storage
Remote (EMEA) - English
Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure
Remote (EMEA) - English
Software Engineer - Python/Golang - Kubernetes
Remote (EMEA) - English
Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang
Remote (EMEA) - English
Software Engineer - OpenStack
Remote (EMEA) - English
Distributed Systems Testing Software Engineer, Python / Go
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.