Copywriter

Whether you are an experienced Copywriter or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Durban. The team hires on merit and across communities in KwaZulu-Natal.

Overview

The Copywriter vacancy forms part of how the Durban branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the marketing jobs side of the business moving forward.

In addition, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Durban team on trust, and the Copywriter role will feel that from week one.

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

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 Durban teams, and the new Copywriter will feel that from the first week.

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 Durban much easier.

Career Growth

Career progression for this marketing jobs role in Durban depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in KwaZulu-Natal.

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Durban 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

Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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.

Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.

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

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.

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

Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.

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.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Durban contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the marketing jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.

Equally, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Importantly, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Working in Durban

Working in Durban means a place on the Umhlanga Ridge business corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Durban office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

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 Durban.

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

Meet the Team

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

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 structure and working relationships for this role in Durban will be explained during the hiring process.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
• Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
• Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
• Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
• Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
• Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations

Who We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
• Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
• Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
• Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
• 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role

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