Remote Jobs from South Africa
122 remote jobs available from South Africa - 55 specifically for South Africa, plus 67 open worldwide
These 122 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.
By the numbers
- 38 companies hiring
- Mostly Senior roles
- Often paired with Python, Go, Kubernetes, Linux
- Top locations: London, Limassol, Munich
- 98% don't require German
- 14 new in the last 7 days
Market insights
About 100% of live South Africa ads are listed as fully remote.
Remote policy
Remote 100%
22 of 122 live ads state a salary.
Seniority mix
- Senior 49%
- Lead 26%
- Mid 11%
- Junior 7%
- Staff 5%
- Principal 2%
Top hiring companies
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.
Salesforce/NetSuite Engineering Manager, Commercial Systems
Remote (37 countries) - English
Golang Engineering Manager, Commercial Systems
Remote (EMEA) - English (professional)
Engineering Director - Business Data
Remote (22 countries) - English (Professional)
Python Engineering Manager, Commercial Systems
Remote (20 countries) - English
Solution Architecture Manager
Remote (Worldwide) - English
Cloud Professional Services Manager
Remote (Worldwide) - English
Senior Software Engineer - Python/Golang - Kubernetes
Remote (EMEA) - English
GitOps Engineering Manager
Remote (APAC, EMEA) - English
Distributed Systems Engineer
Remote (EMEA) - English
Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Remote (EMEA) - English
Senior Jira Administrator
Remote (15 countries) - English (C1)
Technical Manager - Automotive and Industrial
Remote (Worldwide) - English
Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Core
Remote (23 countries) - English
C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir
Remote (EMEA, APAC) - English
Ubuntu Core Software Engineer
Remote (15 countries) - English
Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer
Remote (EMEA) - English
Senior Design Manager (Infrastructure)
Remote (37 countries) - English
UX Designer - Infrastructure
Remote (EMEA) - 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 122 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.