Copywriter

Bring your skills as a Copywriter to Ficksburg and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.

The Role

The organisation is investing in its Ficksburg operation, and this Copywriter position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the marketing jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the marketing jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the marketing jobs group in Ficksburg.

Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ficksburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the marketing jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Ficksburg much easier.

A Typical Day

You usually start by scanning campaign dashboards over coffee, checking performance against targets and flagging anything that needs attention. Mornings are often given to creative work — briefing designers, refining copy, planning the next content drop — while afternoons mix stakeholder meetings, agency calls and a steady stream of approvals. In between, you’re watching what competitors are doing, listening to what customers are saying online, and shaping the next set of experiments to push the brand forward.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Ficksburg.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

Crucially, the Ficksburg office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the marketing jobs team in Ficksburg 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 Ficksburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ficksburg team member.

Working in Ficksburg

Working in Ficksburg means a place in the Welkom gold fields, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Ficksburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Ficksburg, Free State.

Many candidates already living within reach of Ficksburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Ficksburg.

Common Questions

What shift patterns apply to this role?

Shift patterns vary by site, but the role typically follows the standard operational hours of the relevant branch. The hiring team will walk you through the specifics during the interview.

Is there opportunity for promotion?

Definitely. Strong performers regularly move into senior, supervisory or specialist roles within the business.

Is reasonable accommodation supported for applicants with disabilities?

Yes. The hiring team is committed to inclusive recruitment and engages on reasonable accommodation as part of the process.

Where You’ll Work

Notably, 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.

Notably, 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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Ficksburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Ficksburg.

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.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ficksburg.

Your Team

Notably, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Ficksburg group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Practically speaking, the team mix in Ficksburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Why Join Us

Equally, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in marketing jobs from your base in Ficksburg. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Ficksburg teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.

Beyond that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Ficksburg keep progressing.

Key Outputs

• Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
• Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
• Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
• Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
• Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
• Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
• Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English

Crucially, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.