Document Controller

Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month

Remote Recruitment is hiring aDocument 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• Run regular audits for missing or superseded files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