E-commerce Content Writer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid schedule

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Training resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative E-commerce Content Writer to craft product descriptions, marketing copy, and engaging website content. The role supports SEO-friendly content in a fast-paced online environment and works in a hybrid setup from the Vereeniging office.

You will collaborate with marketing and product teams, translate features into customer benefits, and ensure on-brand messaging. A portfolio of e-commerce writing samples is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Content Writer or Copywriter with e-commerce samples.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading in English.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and keyword research tools.
• Ability to translate product features into customer benefits.
• Experience with CMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, concise, persuasive product descriptions that highlight features and benefits.
• Develop engaging website copy, blogs, and landing pages to drive traffic and conversions.
• Create marketing copy for emails, social media, and promotions.
• Optimize content for SEO to improve organic visibility and rankings.
• Collaborate with designers and marketers to ensure content aligns with brand guidelines.
• Proofread and edit content for accuracy and grammar.

Skills

Content Writing

Copywriting

SEO

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism

Tools

CMS platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and skilled E-commerce Content Writer to craft compelling product descriptions, marketing copy, and engaging website content. This role is vital for communicating the value and unique selling propositions of our client's products to a wide audience. Working in a hybrid capacity from our Vereeniging office, you will collaborate with the marketing and product teams to ensure all content is SEO-friendly, on-brand, and persuasive. This is a fantastic opportunity for a wordsmith to hone their skills in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clear, concise, and persuasive product descriptions that highlight features and benefits.


• Develop engaging website copy, blog posts, and landing page content to drive traffic and conversions.


• Create compelling marketing copy for email newsletters, social media posts, and promotional materials.


• Optimize content for search engines (SEO) to improve organic visibility and search rankings.


• Collaborate with designers and marketers to ensure content is visually appealing and aligned with brand guidelines.


• Proofread and edit content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and grammatical correctness.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Content Writer , Copywriter, or similar role, with a portfolio showcasing e-commerce writing samples.


• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of English.


• Familiarity with SEO best practices and keyword research tools.


• Ability to understand product features and translate them into compelling customer benefits.


• Experience working with content management systems (CMS) is a plus.


• Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular performance reviews.


• Flexible hybrid work schedule combining office and remote work in Vereeniging.


• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development in content marketing.


• A supportive team environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.


• Access to training resources and industry publications.