Remote Jobs from South Africa
52 remote jobs available from South Africa - 52 specifically for South Africa, plus 134 open worldwide
These 52 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
- 12 companies hiring
- Mostly Senior roles
- Often paired with Python, Go, Linux, Kubernetes
- Top locations: London
- 100% don't require German
Market insights
About 100% of live South Africa ads are listed as fully remote.
Remote policy
Remote 100%
5 of 52 live ads state a salary.
Seniority mix
- Senior 45%
- Lead 37%
- Staff 11%
- Junior 5%
- Mid 3%
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.
Implementation Engineer - EMEA
Remote (EMEA) - English
Senior Data Engineer
Remote (26 countries) - English (Fluent)
Senior Engineer (Platform)
Remote (19 countries) - English
Senior Staff Engineer - Platform & Partner Experience
London, United Kingdom (Remote) - English
Fullstack Engineer - Subscriptions
London, United Kingdom (Remote) - English
Member of Engineering (Data & Analytics)
Remote (EMEA) - English
Senior Director, Data Platform and AI
Remote (23 countries) - English (fluency)
Software Engineer - PlanetScale Vitess
Remote (EMEA) - English
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Remote (EMEA) - English
Senior Android Engineer (EMEA)
Remote (EMEA) - English
Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer (APAC, EMEA, or US)
Remote (APAC, EMEA) - English
Software Engineer, Automotive and Industrial Architecture
Remote (EMEA) - English
Salesforce/NetSuite Engineering Manager, Commercial Systems
Remote (37 countries) - English
Engineering Director - Business Data
Remote (22 countries) - English (Professional)
Engineering Manager, Commercial Systems
Remote (23 countries) - English
Golang Engineering Manager, Commercial Systems
Remote (EMEA) - English (professional)
Engineering Director - Commercial Systems
Remote (17 countries) - English
Python Engineering Manager, Commercial Systems
Remote (20 countries) - 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 52 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.