Copywriter Cape Town
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- With the direction of the Head of Content Creation conceptualising and writing compelling copy for a range of marketing deliverables across all platforms including digital print bulk communications and long-form publications in line with project deadlines.
- Working closely with the Content Creation Manager and Graphic Designer to ensure copy and visual content are aligned on-message and delivered to brief.
- Proofreading all marketing content prior to publication to ensure accuracy clarity and a professional end-product.
- Supporting the roll-out of all marketing campaigns ensuring the smooth operationalisation of high-quality on-deadline projects.
Please submit your application by 09 February 2026 to be considered for this role noting that any application that does not include the required or correct documentation will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Copywriting English Journalism Political Science and/or Social Sciences (Post-Graduate level advantageous)
- Experience in:
- 3 years experience in a copywriting role
- Conceptualising and writing clear engaging copy across a range of marketing platforms including digital print and long-form content
- Supporting visual storytelling through collaboration with designers including providing input on imagery layout and art direction
- Proofreading and editing written content for accuracy clarity and tone primarily in English (Afrikaans an advantage)
- Working within structured workflows managing multiple deadlines and responding to feedback
- Supporting content sign-off processes involving multiple role-players across an organisation
- Knowledge:
- A relevant academic background enabling confident informed writing on public policy governance and political issues
- Working knowledge of South African current affairs and the political environment
- Basic understanding of liberal democratic principles and the Partys values and positioning
- Working knowledge of marketing and communications best practice
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Zoom Teams and basic Adobe Acrobat
Skills:
- Written and verbal communication
- Coordinating and organising
- Administration and attention to detail
Abilities:
- Writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt tone and style for different platforms and audiences
- Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
- Be outcomes-orientated not simply task-orientated
- Work independently
- Apply sound judgement
Knowledge and commitment:
- Spheres of government and the party/political divide
- Commitment to the principles policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
- Willingness to go the extra mile which may include working long and irregular hours weekends and public holidays where necessary
Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Cape Town
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Marketing
- Proofreading
- Copy Editing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Multichannel Marketing
- SEO
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Copywriting
- Creative Writing
- Branding
- Writing Skills
