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KwaZulu-Natal
Creative Copywriter
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South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Job Description
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Skill Set- Interpersonal Skills.
- Time Management Skills.
- Problem Solving Skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with theHead of Creative: Copywriting, to cultivate and execute creative messages that meet client objectives.
- Develop compelling copy across multiple platforms including but not limited to Print, Outdoor, In-Store Activations, In-store, Social Media, Brand /Publications, Scriptwriting: Digital, R adio, TV and Podcasts.
- Work in partnership with the creative team to ensure that copy and visuals work together effortlessly to create robust advertising campaigns in alignment to a brief.
- Ability to interpret briefs into slogans, catchphrases and effective content.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to craft compelling copy that resonates with product specific target audiences.
- Ability to write in varying tones and styles, whereby content is clear, concise, compelling, credible, and has a call to action.
- Conceptualize and bring dynamic copywriting ideas during brainstorming sessions with the creative team.
- Check that our content complies with regulations and legislation.
- Present and articulate creative work to internal stakeholders and having the ability to verbalize the strategy behind each concept.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends to ensure that our messaging is fresh, innovative, and effective.
- Build a media database.
- Understand the brand and product.
- Research target audiences and competitors.
- Strong attention to detail and quality assurance: Copy editing to ensure that all spelling and grammar is correct.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines.
Advantageous:
- Develop and write engaging internal communication to the team that accurately reflects the brand tone.
- Recruitment Copywriter: Developing copy for Job advertisements.
- Technical Copywriting: Developing copy for Explainer videos.
- SEO Copywriting: Experience in creating copy content to educate users and increase rankings.
- Valid Driver's License.
- A min 3 years experience in a related role.
- A strong portfolio of work showcasing a range of campaigns, conceptual ability, and copywriting craft.
- Copy Editing
- Copywriting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Job Identification 1498
- Job Category Marketing and Communications
- Posting Date 03/06/2026, 12:20 PM
- Locations 6, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4320, ZA (On-site)
- Apply Before 05/31/2026, 12:20 PM
- Roster No
About This Role
Career insights for Writers and Authors positions
Salary Benchmark
R31,252/month
R22,630 to
R44,689/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Writing
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Common Technologies
Adobe After Effects
Microsoft Flip
TikTok
Adobe Dreamweaver
Facebook
Various CMS platforms
Asana
Google Drive
Job Overview
Date Posted
12 Mar 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR
200,000 - 300,000
Location
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa