Top Offshore Jobs for South Africans in 2025 — And Where to Find Them

By JMN Consultancy – From the Desk of the Founder

 

In recent years, the world of work has shifted — not slightly, but seismically. Borders mean less than ever when it comes to making a living. For skilled, educated, and motivated South Africans, offshore work has become a gateway to earning in foreign currency, building global careers, and future-proofing their income.

And let’s be real: with the cost of living rising and local job markets tightening, many South Africans are asking the right question — "Where can I find good offshore jobs, and which ones are actually hiring people like me?"

This guide answers that. Not with fluff or false promises, but with real insight from our years of consulting for young professionals, small businesses, and remote workers here at JMN Consultancy.

 

What Exactly Is an Offshore Job?

Simply put, offshore jobs are positions offered by companies based outside of South Africa, usually allowing you to work remotely or abroad. These can be freelance gigs, full-time roles, or contracts — but the money? It’s earned internationally. In dollars. In euros. In pounds.

These jobs often offer:

• Higher earning potential (thanks to currency strength)
• More flexible working arrangements
• Global experience and exposure
• Opportunities to relocate or grow internationally

Top Offshore Jobs South Africans Are Thriving In

 

1. Virtual Assistants (VAs)

Thousands of South Africans — especially women — are already making a living supporting international entrepreneurs, CEOs, and small business owners. Tasks range from email management to scheduling, social media, basic bookkeeping, and customer support.

Great For: Organised, tech-savvy individuals with good communication skills.

Where to Find Work: Upwork, Fiverr, OnlineJobs.ph, We Work Remotely

 

2. Software Developers & Web Designers

From full-stack devs to UX designers, this is one of the most lucrative and in-demand fields globally. South Africa has exceptional coding bootcamps, and many self-taught devs are earning $3,000–$6,000/month offshore.

Great For: Problem-solvers, creative thinkers, and tech-lovers.

Where to Find Work: Toptal, Remote OK, Stack Overflow Jobs

 

3. Customer Support & Chat Agents

Fluent English speakers are always in demand to work customer service roles for US, UK, and EU companies — especially in time zones that align. Many companies love hiring from South Africa because of our accents, work ethic, and reliability.

Great For: People with good internet, patience, and strong verbal skills.

Where to Find Work: SupportNinja, Lever, Dynamite Jobs

 

4. ESL (English as a Second Language) Teachers

With a TEFL certificate, many South Africans are teaching English online to kids and adults across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. You can teach from home and still make decent USD-based income.

Great For: Graduates, gap-year seekers, and people with clear accents.

Where to Find Work: Cambly, Preply, iTalki

 

5. Finance & Accounting Professionals

Bookkeepers, accountants, and financial assistants are being hired by offshore companies in Australia, the UK, and the US. If you’re Xero or QuickBooks certified, this is gold. And guess what? Many small firms abroad prefer to work with contractors.

Great For: Experienced professionals or students in finance-related fields.

Where to Find Work: Parker + Lynch, Freelancer, People Per Hour

 

6. Writers, Editors & Content Creators

If you can write clear copy, edit blogs, or create scripts for YouTube, there’s a market for you. The digital economy needs words. South African creators who are fast, creative, and reliable are building whole careers offshore.

Great For: Creatives, marketers, and journalism grads.

Where to Find Work: Problogger Jobs, ClearVoice, FlexJobs

 

7. Medical Coders & Healthcare Admin

With a bit of training and certification, remote medical billing, coding, and health data entry is opening up to global talent. If you’ve worked in healthcare admin or are detail-oriented, this is worth exploring.

Great For: Admin pros with accuracy and healthcare interest.

Where to Find Work: Coders Direct, Remotive

 

 

Tips Before You Apply

• Build a strong online resume: Include LinkedIn and/or a personal portfolio.
• Open a Payoneer or Wise account: This makes getting paid in foreign currency much easier.
• Upgrade your internet connection: It matters. A lot.
• Be ready to start small: Freelance and contract work often lead to full-time roles.

 

I’ve watched people change their lives completely with offshore work. From single moms running support desks in Durban to engineering grads coding for Canadian startups from Pretoria — the opportunities are real.

But you have to position yourself well. That’s where JMN Consultancy comes in — we help South Africans develop offshore-ready profiles, polish their application game, and navigate platforms with confidence.

 

The future of work is global. And South Africans are ready.

 

Need Help Getting Started?

Book a one-on-one session with us and let’s help you map out your offshore career path — from training to getting hired and getting paid in foreign currency.