Dynamic Content Strategist — Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance & retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a creative Content Strategist to join our marketing team. You will shape content across blogs, social media, email, and website copy, define themes, and manage the editorial calendar.

The ideal candidate has storytelling flair, SEO know-how, and strong writing skills, with 3–5 years in content strategy. A collaborative, hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, English, journalism, or related field.
• 3–5 years in content strategy or content marketing.
• Proven ability to create engaging content across digital formats.
• Strong SEO understanding and CMS experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience with analytics tools to measure content effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a cohesive content strategy aligned with marketing goals and target audience needs.
• Plan, create, and curate engaging content for blogs, social media, email newsletters, website copy, and other marketing channels.
• Manage the editorial calendar, overseeing content production from ideation to publication.
• Conduct keyword research and SEO analysis to ensure content is discoverable and relevant.
• Analyze content performance metrics (e.g., traffic, engagement, conversions) and use insights to refine strategy.
• Collaborate with designers, marketers, and other stakeholders to ensure content is visually appealing and effectively delivered.

Skills

SEO best practices

Content strategy

Editing & proofreading

Analytics (GA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field

Tools

CMS

Google Analytics

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a creative Content Strategist to join our marketing team. You will shape content across blogs, social media, email, and website copy, define themes, and manage the editorial calendar.

The ideal candidate has storytelling flair, SEO know-how, and strong writing skills, with 3–5 years in content strategy. A collaborative, hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional development are offered.