Records Administrator

About the role

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Records Administrator for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa. You will own the integrity of a UK company's records, correctly filed, correctly named, retained for the right period and findable in seconds. This role suits a methodical person who takes pride in a system that is genuinely accurate and will work long term with a UK business from home in South Africa.

What you'll do

• File, index and archive documents to the agreed structure
• Check records for completeness and correct errors
• Apply retention and disposal schedules
• Retrieve records and respond to internal requests
• Maintain logs, registers and audit trails
• Support data clean-up and migration projects

What they're looking for

• Experience in a records, document control or administrative role
• Comfortable with Microsoft 365, SharePoint or Google Workspace
• Methodical, accurate and consistent with naming and filing
• Strong written and spoken English
• A reliable fibre connection, a working laptop and a quiet place to work

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states worldwide eligibility, but the role is described as fully remote from South Africa; Nigeria-specific eligibility is not stated, confirm with the employer before interviewing
• Working hours are 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST); the listing does not state a Nigeria specific timezone requirement, confirm before interviewing
• Salary is listed in ZAR (R23 000, R25 000 per month); the listing does not state Nigeria pay details or currency, confirm during interview
• Employment type (contractor vs employee) is not specified; confirm with the employer