Copywriter

Remote Recruitment; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 246,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Recruitment is seeking a skilled Copywriter to turn business briefs into clear, persuasive written content. This fully remote position is based in South Africa, offering the chance to craft website copy, emails and articles across diverse audiences while maintaining brand voice.

You will research topics, verify information, and edit drafts for clarity and accuracy. You’ll also manage deadlines, track versions, incorporate feedback, and communicate progress regularly in a remote team

Qualifications

• Clear, persuasive written content for website pages, emails and articles.
• Ability to research topics and verify facts before use.
• Adapt tone and messaging to audience and brand voice.
• Accept feedback and iterate drafts with revisions.
• Ensure reliable internet and a suitable home workspace.

Responsibilities

• Write website pages, email copy and articles from briefs.
• Research topics using reliable information and verify facts.
• Adapt tone to audience and brand voice.
• Edit drafts for clarity, structure, grammar and accuracy.
• Incorporate feedback and manage versions and approvals.
• Communicate progress and deadlines for writing priorities.

Skills

Excellent written English

Audience-focused copy

Research skills

Editing & proofreading

Job description

Copywriter

Salary: R22,000 to R30,000 per month

Location: Fully remote, South Africa

Organisation: Remote Recruitment

Remote Recruitment is looking for a Copywriter who can turn business briefs into clear, persuasive written content. Working remotely from South Africa, you will help communicate ideas accurately and adapt your writing to different audiences and formats.

What you will do

• Write website pages, email copy and articles from agreed briefs.
• Research topics using reliable information and identify facts needing confirmation.
• Adapt tone and messaging to the intended audience and brand voice.
• Edit drafts for clarity, structure, grammar and factual accuracy.
• Incorporate feedback while keeping track of versions and approvals.
• Manage writing priorities and communicate progress against agreed deadlines.

What we are looking for

• Excellent written English and a strong command of grammar.
• Relevant writing samples showing clear, audience-focused copy.
• The ability to research unfamiliar topics and check claims before using them.
• Strong editing skills and the ability to respond constructively to feedback.
• The ability to work independently and communicate progress reliably.
• Reliable internet and a suitable remote-working space.

Nice to have

• Experience writing search-friendly website content.
• Experience interviewing subject experts or translating technical information into plain language.

What is on offer

• Monthly remuneration of R22,000 to R30,000, depending on relevant skills and experience.
• A fully remote role based in South Africa.

Who can apply

Applicants based in South Africa who can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience and work effectively in a remote environment.