Ecommerce Specialist

2 weeks ago

Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa OpenCommerce Group Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

About Us

PlusBase is tailored for global dropshippers and print-on-demand merchants, offering full-service order fulfillment, integrated payments (PayPal & Stripe official partner), and 24/7 customer support. Our mission is to help merchants focus on selling and scaling.

  • ShopBase:
  • PrintBase:
  • PlusBase:

Role Overview

We are seeking a
Ecommerce Specialist
to contribute to PlusBase's expansion in the South African market. This role is best suited for someone with
hands-on ecommerce experience in Dropshipping or Print On Demand
who is ready to leverage their expertise to grow a community of sellers.

Community building and personal branding are
not prerequisites
. You bring the ecommerce expertise, and our growth team will support you in building visibility, influence, and a trusted seller network.

Key Responsibilities

  • Seller Acquisition
    : Use your experience as a seller to identify, engage, and onboard new merchants.
  • Seller Development
    : Mentor and guide new sellers on how to succeed with ShopBase/PlusBase.
  • Market Expansion
    : Drive adoption in your region by leveraging your ecommerce know-how.
  • Partnerships
    : Collaborate with affiliates, influencers, and partners to expand reach.
  • Visibility Growth (with our support)
    : Co-create content, join livestreams, and strengthen your community presence with dedicated resources from our team.

What We're Looking For

  • Essential
    : Proven track record in ecommerce, specifically dropshipping or print-on-demand.
  • Direct experience running or scaling online stores.
  • Strong understanding of seller pain points and how to solve them.
  • Ability to connect with and earn trust from other sellers.
  • Entrepreneurial, self-driven, and excited about scaling new markets.

Community growth experience is a bonus but not required — we'll help you build it.

Perks & Benefits

  • Negotiated salary
  • Lifetime commission
  • Performance bonuses
    : $300+ per milestone.
  • Co-branding & co-marketing
    : livestreams, Q&A, posts, case studies.
  • Exclusive content kits
    : demos, playbooks, localized materials.
  • Dedicated support
    : Growth Marketing Team assistance for community building and seller referrals.
  • Priority feature updates
    & input on product roadmap.
  • Free subscription fees
    for Growth Partners and their referrals (1–6 months depending on tier).