Full-Time • Creative Copywriter • On-site in Bedfordview • Salary: R25 000 pm

No Sweat; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Copywriter to develop engaging campaigns for well-known brands. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of agency experience, excellent English writing skills, and a proactive approach to creativity. Join a dynamic team and grow your skills with the support of seasoned mentors, while working across various formats including social media and digital content.

Benefits

Work on well-loved brands

Collaborative team environment

Skill growth with guidance from senior creatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of agency experience in copywriting.
• Flair for language and big-picture thinking.
• Proactive and adaptable in a creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Roll out engaging copy for multiple brands.
• Write across formats including social media and digital.
• Partner with art directors and strategists on campaigns.

Skills

Creativity

Strong English writing skills

SEO knowledge

Collaborative spirit

Education

Qualification in English, copywriting or related field

Job description

Overview

Are you a wordsmith who can turn a clever line into a campaign that gets people talking? Do you thrive on brainstorming big ideas, shaping brand voices, and collaborating in a buzzing creative environment? If yes – you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

We want a Copywriter with at least 3 years of agency experience, someone who’s proactive, adaptable, and always thinking beyond the brief. You’ll get to work on household-name brands, be part of a dynamic creative team, and have the chance to grow into creative leadership with the support of seasoned mentors.

SEO knowledge is a plus, but not a deal-breaker – we’ll help you sharpen those skills if needed. What matters most is your flair for language, big-picture thinking, and ability to make brands sound unforgettable.

What you’ll do

• Roll out engaging copy for multiple brands – from national campaigns to hyper-local activations.
• Write across formats: social media, digital (SEO), CRM comms, in-store marketing, campaign rationales, video and radio scripts.
• Partner with art directors, designers, and strategists to conceptualise and roll out campaigns.
• Define brand tone and help create CI/voice guidelines.
• Stay on top of deadlines, manage your time well, and deliver work that makes an impact.

Requirements

What we’re looking for is a section marker; please interpret the bullet below as the refined version:

• A creative copywriter with 3+ years of agency experience.
• Excellent English writing skills (multilingual abilities in other South African languages = a big advantage).
• Strong conceptual ability and passion for ideas that move people.
• A proactive, collaborative spirit with the confidence to own your work.
• Experience in SEO copywriting (advantageous, not essential).
• A qualification in English, copywriting, or a related field (bonus).

Why join us?

• Work on some of South Africa’s best-loved brands.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive creative team.
• Grow your skills with guidance from senior creatives.
• Be challenged, inspired, and part of work that actually shifts the needle.

If words are your superpower and you’re ready to make your mark, we’d love to see your portfolio. Apply now and let’s create something unforgettable.