Get a Remote Job with Talent Sam South Africa
About the Company
Talent Sam is an outsourcing company that helps people from South Africa to work with international companies from the comfort of their homes or dedicated office spaces.
Talent Sam is essentially a recruitment company that searches, vets and proposes viable candidates to companies that are in search of outsourcing services. They also manage payroll and compliance.
The company dedicates itself to finding global employment for many talented and skilled South Africans who are native English speakers.
Types of Jobs They Hire
Talent Sam outsources the following departments:
- Customer Service
- Back Office Support
- Sales
- Creative Teams
- Payroll/EOR
The website offers an overview of the types of jobs they hire from these departments:
- Customer service
- Appointment Scheduling/Meeting Coordination
- Sales/BDR
- Live chat online
- Virtual Assistant
- Background administrator
- Outbound and Inbound Sales
- Human Resources and Recruitment
These are the industries that Talent Sam does outsourcing for:
- Recruitment agency
- SaaS
- Medicine and Insurance
- Merchant and Payment Services
- E-commerce
- Fundraising / Nonprofits
- Amazon FBA / Dropshipping
Whatever in-house assistance is needed by a company, Talent Sam can outsource.
Locations they hire from
Talent Sam hires exclusively from South Africa. As stated on the website, they are interested in introducing South Africa to the global job market. There is no international competition unlike other remote working companies.
Qualifications & Experience Required
Qualifications and experience are job specific. Considering that Talent Sam hires from such a large variety of departments and teams, it is unlikely that one requirement will fit all.
Like with any job, however, I think it’s wise to have a degree or diploma in the necessary field and a minimum of a year of experience working in that career field in some capacity. Some positions may not even require this, but it is better to be over-qualified than not at all.
There is a heavy emphasis on Native English speakers, so you should be prepared to prove that and brush up on your verbal and written communication skills.
Tools & Materials that are Required
Talent Sam does not make mention of any specific tools and materials required for any of the positions.
In fact, one of the perks is that the company provides successful candidates with a full tech setup that includes a computer, headset, internet, Wi-Fi backup (because South Africa), and extras.
Pros of working for Talent Sam
Just from reading the above, we can already see that Talent Sam seems like a great company to work for as they offer some great benefits. Let’s dive into more of why you should work at the company.
Tech provided for you:
Working remotely can be quite costly when you factor in a laptop, internet, and an additional power source when load-shedding hits. Talent Sam provides candidates with a computer, headset, internet, and Wi-Fi backup!
Get paid in either Dollars, Pounds or Euros:
Great news for South Africans: you won’t get paid in rands; you will get paid in any of the above currencies. With the exchange rate never in our favour, this is a great pro that Talent Sam offers potential employees.
Flexible working times and options:
Talent Sam has different working hours outside of the standard 9 am – 5 pm. Candidates will select which time options work best for them. In addition, the company also offers state-of-the-art offices that you can work from, or you can choose to work remotely from your home.
International market exposure:
Like many people, career growth is a main goal when they enter the working world. With Talent Sam, you will experience a working environment that is so rich in cultural awareness and has greater consumer reach potential and new market value possibilities.
Cons of Working for Talent Sam
Believe it or not, there were no company reviews of Talent Sam. Instead, I am going to compare it to what an in-person job would offer that Talent Sam does not.
No health insurance offered:
Health insurance in South Africa is notoriously expensive. While many in-person, ‘regular’ jobs offer compensation towards medical aid, Talent Sam does not offer the same. This could lead to employees spending quite a lot of their salary on this necessity.
South African Public Holidays are working days:
Working for an international company means that you are required to follow that country’s calendar. While it may be a Public Holiday in South Africa, you will not be able to enjoy the festivities as it does not pertain to the company you will work for.
No Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF):
A benefit that a majority of South Africans have in the workplace is that the employer contributes towards your UIF. UIF is important to have in case there is an unforeseen circumstance in which you become unemployed, the funds will provide you with short-term relief.
This can be very stressful for an individual to figure out. Not to mention, they will need to allocate funds accordingly which eats away at their salary.
Application Process
- Click on ‘careers’ and find the role that best suits you and your area of expertise.
- Select the job that you are going to apply for.
- Upload your CV as one of the preferred files (which will be stated).
- Fill in your personal information and upload a picture of yourself.
- Upload your cover letter or type it in the space provided.
- Select the languages that you are fluent in.
- Summarise your experience in the role you are applying for.
- Detail your work from home set up.
- Explain how you will prepare for load shedding.
- Select the working hours you would like to work.
- State your desired income.
- Select the date that you are available to start.
Talent Sam has a lot to offer. Grab this opportunity with both hands and always check the website to see if any roles are suited to your background.
