What is JobDuck?
Jobduck is an American company that facilitates connections between law firms and virtual assistants located all over the globe. The company offers various positions at a competitive rate for South Africans while working from home.
As someone who has applied for the marketing position at this organisation, I can tell you that the application process can be demanding and time-consuming, lasting up to two months. In 2022, when I submitted my application, the company had to halt all submissions from South Africa due to stage 6 load shedding. I’m thrilled to see that the business has chosen to switch things up in South Africa again!
Which positions are available?
- Marketing Assistant
- Intake Receptionist
- Legal Assistant
- Client Happiness Coordinator
- Receptionist
- Billing Assistant
- Legal Assistant
- Executive Assistant
What is the application process?
- Click Apply on their website
- Exploration – this is where you will view various positions available.
- Account Creation- after you’ve selected the position that you wish to apply for, you will create an account.
- Profile submission includes a series of steps that you will have to follow, uploading of documents such as resume, 300-word essay describing your greatest professional achievements, a 40 to 60 second voice note introducing yourself, and an English proficiency test. When applying for a marketing position, you will need a portfolio to go with your application.
- Interview with the Jobduck team.
- Performance Test
- Duck University – this is a paid training.
- Matchmaking with a potential US employer.
- US Employer interview
- Time to celebrate by signing an employment contract!
What are the duties and responsibilities?
The requirements vary from position to position but let’s look at the Marketing Assistant position which is offering a salary of R22 600.
- Managing social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
- Creating, scheduling, and publishing social media content.
- Designing marketing materials (logos, brochures, business cards).
- Sending newsletters.
- Researching, analyzing, and implementing marketing strategies.
- Developing and maintaining landing pages.
- Engaging with clients and potential leads through multiple communication channels
What are the requirements?
- 2 years of related experience and/or a related degree.
- Advanced/native-level English skills (both written and spoken).
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong organizational abilities.
- Analytical skills.
- Resourcefulness and creativity.
- Proactive and initiative-taking attitude.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Your own PC or laptop, headset, and high-speed internet (minimum 30mb/s).
- A quiet, private workspace.
Based on my own experience, I can tell you that having a degree is not required but certainly helps, provided you have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience. Start your application process here!
You may view some digital marketing salaries here and I’ve also had a chat with a digital marketing pro that got started in the industry without a degree.