Offshore jobs in South Africa continue to be a powerful solution for global companies seeking affordable, skilled talent. If you’ve already hired a developer, accountant, or creative professional in South Africa, you might be wondering: what other remote roles and industries work just as well?
At HireJustNow, we’ve helped global companies build high-performing teams across a range of functions. From our current database, we’ve seen strong success in five key industries: Finance, Tech, Marketing, Sales & Customer Support, and People Support (HR, Admin, Operations).
Top Offshore Jobs South Africa Offers & Salary Benchmarks
Use this table to explore which industries are currently being offshored successfully, along with common roles, typical salary ranges, and their share of placements in our current client base.
| Industry | Common Roles | Salary Range (ZAR/month) | % of Placements |
| Finance & Accounting | Bookkeeper, Accountant, Financial Analyst, Finance Manager, CFO | Low: R16,500 – R30,000 Mid: R30,000 – R50,000 High: R50,000 – R120,000+ | 24.6% |
| Tech & IT | IT Support, Software Developer, QA Engineer, Data Analyst, DevOps, Engineering Lead | Low: R12,250 – R40,000 Mid: R40,000 – R100,000 High: R100,000 – R150,000+ | 23.9% |
| Marketing | Digital Marketer, SEO Specialist, Designer, UX, Marketing Manager | Low: R10,000 – R30,000 Mid: R30,000 – R50,000 High: R50,000 – R100,000+ | 17.4% |
| Sales & Customer Support | SDR, Account Manager, Customer Success, Sales Manager | Entry: R17,000 – R25,000 Mid: R25,000 – R35,000 Senior: R35,000 – R140,000+ | 16.3% |
| People Support & Admin | Recruiter, Virtual Assistant, Executive Assistant, HRBP, Operations Lead | Entry: R9,400 – R25,000 Mid: R25,000 – R40,000 Senior: R40,000 – R140,000+ | 17.8% |
These benchmarks are intended as a high-level reference, based on actual roles we’ve placed. Salaries may vary depending on seniority and experience. All figures reflect gross monthly amounts.
Offshore Job Trends in South Africa: What We’re Seeing
Finance & Accounting (24.6%)
The most offshored industry by global clients. South Africa is a global leader in finance talent, producing highly skilled professionals through rigorous institutions like SAICA & CIMA. Strong English, compliance knowledge, and international standards make this a safe bet.
Tech & IT (23.9%)
A close second. The country’s tech ecosystem is expanding rapidly, driven by a younger, tech-savvy population and top-tier universities. SA is also cost-competitive for high-end engineering and developer roles compared to the US or Europe.
Marketing (17.4%)
South African creatives offer a strong mix of strategy and storytelling. With excellent English proficiency and digital literacy, marketers here support global campaigns with fresh, localised insights — all at a significantly lower cost.
Sales & Customer Support (16.3%)
Time zone alignment with the UK and Europe, and neutral accents, make SA ideal for remote sales, SDRs, and customer support teams. Many professionals have B2B SaaS and outbound sales experience.
People Support & Admin (17.8%)
Often overlooked, this category includes high-quality executive assistants, HR professionals, and operations leads. These roles benefit from South Africa’s strong admin culture and experience with international tools and reporting structures.
Why Offshore Jobs in South Africa Are Worth Expanding
If your business has already tapped into South African talent, this is your sign to expand further. Whether you’re scaling your finance team, boosting customer support, or building a world-class marketing function, HireJustNow makes it simple, compliant, and human.
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In future blogs, we’ll unpack each of these industries in more detail, exploring why South African talent stands out in Finance, Tech, Marketing, Sales, and People Support.