WordPress Administrator / Tech Operations Specialist
South Africa - Remote
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Hi there! I’m Mark Blakey, founder of Autism Parenting Magazine. We’re the go-to resource for families and professionals seeking guidance and support in the autism community. Our mission is to empower and educate, creating a positive impact through accessible, practical, and compassionate content.
What makes us a great team? We’re passionate about what we do, supportive of each other, and always looking to grow. Whether it’s publishing valuable insights or streamlining our tech, everything we do is to make lives easier for our audience.
If you want to be part of a team where your work truly matters, welcome aboard!
We’re looking for a WordPress Admin / Tech Operations Specialist to take ownership of our tech and digital processes. If you’re someone who thrives on finding solutions, enjoys streamlining processes, and feels at home with technical troubleshooting and project coordination, you might just be the one we’re looking for!
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
🔧 Manage WordPress plugins, content updates, and QA testing to keep our digital infrastructure running smoothly
🤝 Liaise with software vendors to resolve bugs and technical issues
📝 Update website content and build sales and opt-in pages using Thrive Themes
🛠️ Configure and troubleshoot software tools as needed
🎨 Complete basic graphic design tasks using Canva and edit video content for various projects
🔍 Conduct quality assurance for website updates, landing pages, and campaigns
💻 Follow monthly SOPs for our online magazine, ensuring timely and accurate execution of tasks
📈 Handle general SEO tasks, such as fixing broken links etc
📅 Organise and project manage web and infrastructure projects across team members
Working Hours ⏰
This is a full-time role working from 8:00 to 17:00 UK time, with flexibility for troubleshooting during big events.
Requirements
To excel in this role, you need to have:
✅ Strong technical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret software manuals
✅ Proven experience with WordPress plugin management, troubleshooting, and QA
✅ Familiarity with building landing pages in Thrive Themes or similar tools
✅ Keen attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
✅ Comfortable with repetitive tasks while maintaining high-quality
✅ Strong communication skills for collaborating with senior management
✅ Project management experience to juggle multiple tasks effectively
Brownie Points for:
⭐ Intermediate to advanced graphic design skills
⭐ Experience with CRO and funnel development
⭐ Knowledge of PPC platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, or Bing Ads
⭐ Familiarity with Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
⭐ Advanced webmaster skills (e.g., htaccess, CSS, PHP)
⭐ Advanced video editing skills for PPC campaigns
⭐ Team lead / people management experience
You’re someone who thrives on problem-solving, loves streamlining processes, and feels comfortable managing both technical and repetitive tasks. You’ll need a proactive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized under pressure. If that sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you!
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
💰 Salary: $1,800–$2,200 per month*
🏠 Full-time, fully remote position
🌴 Paid holidays and sick pay
📚 Ongoing training and career development opportunities
*Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.
What’s in it for you?
💰 Salary: $1,800–$2,200 per month*
🏠 Full-time, fully remote position
🌴 Paid holidays and sick pay
📚 Ongoing training and career development opportunities
*Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.
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Tasks- Conduct QA
- Conduct quality assurance
- Configure software tools
- Follow SOPs
- Handle SEO tasks
- Liaise with vendors
- Manage WordPress
- Project manage
- Update website content
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