Data Entry Specialist
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No BS summary
Data entry specialist (1+ year of experience) for a UK-based employer, fully remote but only from South Africa. Fast, accurate typing (~45 WPM) and solid Excel/Google Sheets skills. Cover UK hours 09:00–17:00; accuracy beats speed, and there is no phone work.
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Role overview Remote Recruitment is hiring a Data Entry Specialist to work remotely from South Africa for a UK-based employer. The work is steady and detail-driven: moving information into the right systems, checking it against source documents, and flagging anything that looks wrong. If you are the person who spots the transposed digit everyone else missed, you will do well here. Key responsibilities Enter customer, invoice, and order data into internal systems and spreadsheets Cross-check entries against source documents and correct discrepancies Clean and de-duplicate existing records Convert documents between formats and file them correctly Flag missing or unclear information to the relevant team What you will need One or more years in data entry, admin, or a similar detail-heavy role Fast, accurate typing — around 45 words per minute or better Experience with Excel or Google Sheets, including sorting and basic formulas Familiarity with a CRM or ERP system is useful but not essential A reliable computer and stable fibre or LTE internet Availability 09:00 to 17:00 UK time (11:00 to 19:00 SAST) What is on offer R12,000 to R15,000 per month, depending on experience 100% remote — work from home anywhere in South Africa Predictable hours and a clear, manageable workload Paid leave and UK public holidays Full training on the systems you will be using Apply through Remote Recruitment with an up-to-date CV. Every application is reviewed. How the day works Work is assigned in daily batches, so you always know what is in front of you and when it needs to be finished. You will have a named point of contact for questions and a short check-in each morning. Accuracy matters more than raw speed here, and there is no phone work involved. Remote Recruitment places South African talent with UK employers on long-term contracts, so this is a settled role rather than short-term project work, with room to move into a coordinator position over time.
What you'll do
- Enter customer, invoice, and order data into internal systems and spreadsheets
- Cross-check entries against you documents and correct discrepancies
- Clean and de-duplicate existing records
- Convert documents between formats and file them correctly
- Flag missing or unclear information to the relevant team
What they require
- One or more years in data entry, admin, or a similar detail-heavy role
- Fast, accurate typing — around 45 words per minute or better
- Experience with Excel or Google Sheets, including sorting and basic formulas
- A reliable computer and stable fibre or LTE internet
- Availability 09:00 to 17:00 UK time (11:00 to 19:00 SAST)
Benefits
- R12,000 to R15,000 per month, depending on experience
- 100% remote — work from home anywhere in South Africa
- Predictable hours and a clear, manageable workload
- Paid leave and UK public holidays
- Full training on the systems you will be using
At Remote Recruitment, we specialise in helping skilled South African professionals connect with leading international businesses. Our streamlined recruitment process matches exceptional talent with organisations that value expertise, ambition and long-term career growth.
What people say about this company
1.0/ 5
- Employees report a lack of support and poor management.
- There are claims of unrealistic expectations and high turnover.
- Overall dissatisfaction with company culture and practices.