Copywriter

Bring your skills as a Copywriter to Standerton and join a team that moves fast. This Mpumalanga role is one to watch.

About the Opportunity

An experienced Copywriter is needed to support operations in Standerton. The role forms part of how the business keeps its marketing jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.

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

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Copywriter to step into the marketing jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

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

Your Workplace

Crucially, 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 Standerton site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Beyond that, 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 Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

About the Team

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

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

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.

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Mpumalanga, 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 Mpumalanga.

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

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.

Working in Standerton

Standerton continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with near the Kruger Lowveld tourism belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

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

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

Why This Role

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

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 Mpumalanga.

Practically speaking, 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 Standerton keep progressing.

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

Core Functions

• Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
• Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
• Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
• Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
• Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
• Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels

Who We’re Looking For

• Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
• Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
• Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
• Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
• 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape

Equally, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.