Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Copywriter in Umhlanga. Suitably qualified candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to apply.
About This Position
The Copywriter position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across KwaZulu-Natal. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Umhlanga and across the marketing jobs space.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the marketing jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Umhlanga teams, and the new Copywriter will feel that from the first week.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the marketing jobs team in Umhlanga have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Umhlanga have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Your Workplace
Importantly, the environment is creative, deadline-driven and data-aware. Cross-functional work with sales, product and design is the norm, and ideas are tested with real audiences quickly.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Umhlanga site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Your Role
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
- Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
- Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
- Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
Candidate Profile
- Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
- Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.