Document Controller
Remote Recruitment • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa • Gauteng, South Africa
Posted: October 1, 2026
Job Description
Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Document Controller for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa.
Role overview
You will own version control and filing for a UK business's documents, so the right people always find the current copy. This is a hands-on role where accuracy and follow-through matter every day, and you will be trusted to work independently without being chased. You will also be part of a supportive remote team, with regular check-ins, clear priorities and the tools you need to do your best work from day one, so you always know what good looks like.
You will work UK business hours (09:00–17:00 UK, 11:00–19:00 SAST) from home, as part of a South African team placed directly with established UK employers. Remote Recruitment supports you from placement onwards.
Key responsibilities
- Register, number and file incoming and outgoing documents
- Maintain version control and revision histories
- Keep SharePoint or Drive folders tidy and consistently named
- Distribute approved documents to the right teams
- Run regular audits for missing or superseded files
What you'll need
- Experience with SharePoint, Google Drive or a similar document system
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong filing and naming discipline
- Clear written English
- Comfort following controlled procedures
Nice to have
- Familiarity with ISO-style document control
- Experience with Confluence or Notion
- Basic Excel reporting
What's on offer
- R23 000 – R25 000 per month, paid monthly
- 100% remote, working UK hours
- Long-term role with a UK employer and ongoing support from Remote Recruitment
- Clear onboarding and a team that wants you to succeed
Additional Content
Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Document Controller for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa.
Role overview
You will own version control and filing for a UK business's documents, so the right people always find the current copy. This is a hands-on role where accuracy and follow-through matter every day, and you will be trusted to work independently without being chased. You will also be part of a supportive remote team, with regular check-ins, clear priorities and the tools you need to do your best work from day one, so you always know what good looks like.
You will work UK business hours (09:00–17:00 UK, 11:00–19:00 SAST) from home, as part of a South African team placed directly with established UK employers. Remote Recruitment supports you from placement onwards.
Key responsibilities
- Register, number and file incoming and outgoing documents
- Maintain version control and revision histories
- Keep SharePoint or Drive folders tidy and consistently named
- Distribute approved documents to the right teams
- Run regular audits for missing or superseded files
What you'll need
- Experience with SharePoint, Google Drive or a similar document system
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong filing and naming discipline
- Clear written English
- Comfort following controlled procedures
Nice to have
- Familiarity with ISO-style document control
- Experience with Confluence or Notion
- Basic Excel reporting
What's on offer
- R23 000 – R25 000 per month, paid monthly
- 100% remote, working UK hours
- Long-term role with a UK employer and ongoing support from Remote Recruitment
- Clear onboarding and a team that wants you to succeed