Content Writer

JVR Software; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software in Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking an experienced content writer to craft engaging website content, programme descriptions, articles, emails and social media material. You will optimise copy for search engines while upholding brand voice across channels.

The role requires at least 3 years of professional writing, a portfolio of published work, and strong editing and proofreading skills. You will collaborate with stakeholders, conduct research and embrace AI-assisted tools to

Qualifications

• Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ professional writing or content creation experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating published writing across digital and marketing platforms.
• Experience producing SEO-focused content.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for websites, programme descriptions, articles, emails, social media and ads.
• Create SEO-friendly content to support digital marketing objectives.
• Review, refine and proofread material for accuracy and consistency.
• Adapt writing style to suit different brands and audiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure relevance and factual accuracy.
• Incorporate AI-assisted writing tools while maintaining quality.
• Manage multiple assignments and publish on schedule.
• Contribute to ongoing development of the group's content offering.

Skills

Writing

SEO content

Editing

Proofreading

Research

Time management

Adaptable tone

Editorial judgement

Education

Degree in Journalism/English/Marketing

Tools

AI writing tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop written content for websites, programme descriptions, articles, email campaigns, social media, advertisements and marketing materials.
• Create search-friendly content that improves online visibility and supports digital marketing objectives.
• Review, refine and proofread written material to ensure accuracy, readability and consistency.
• Adapt writing style and messaging to suit different brands, audiences and communication channels.
• Conduct research and collaborate with industry specialists and internal stakeholders to ensure content is relevant and factually accurate.
• Incorporate AI-assisted writing tools where appropriate, applying sound editorial judgement and maintaining content quality.
• Manage multiple writing assignments while meeting agreed deadlines and publishing schedules.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the group’s content offering.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ professional writing or content creation experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating published writing across relevant digital and marketing platforms.
• Practical experience producing SEO-focused content.
• Excellent written English, with the ability to follow South African/British English conventions.
• Strong editing, proofreading and research capabilities.
• Ability to adapt tone and writing style for different audiences and brands.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment and taking on varied responsibilities.