Senior Content Writer — Hybrid Role with Flexible Hours

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Hybrid work model

Paid leave

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Content Writer to produce engaging content across websites, blogs, social media and press materials. This hybrid role is based in Klerksdorp, North West, offering creative freedom and collaboration with marketing, design and product teams.

You will research topics, optimize for SEO, edit rigorously and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines. A portfolio of writing samples is essential and a strong command of language is required to drive compelling brand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• 4+ years of professional content writing experience; Klerksdorp area preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to create compelling, SEO-friendly content.
• Experience with long-form articles, blogs, social media, and website content.
• Strong research skills and ability to grasp complex topics quickly.
• Familiarity with CMS and SEO tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration; able to meet tight deadlines in a hybrid environment.
• Portfolio of writing samples is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging content for websites, blogs, social media, marketing materials, and press releases.
• Research industry topics to ensure depth and accuracy of content.
• Optimize content for SEO to improve visibility and traffic.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams to align with brand voice.
• Edit and proofread content for grammar, style, and clarity.
• Adapt writing style to different audiences and platforms.
• Generate content ideas and contribute to strategy discussions.
• Analyze content performance and refine creation accordingly.
• Handle multiple writing projects and meet deadlines.
• Stay updated on content marketing trends and best practices.

Skills

Content writing

Editing

SEO writing

CMS familiarity

Research skills

Time management

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS

SEO tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Content Writer to produce engaging content across websites, blogs, social media and press materials. This hybrid role is based in Klerksdorp, North West, offering creative freedom and collaboration with marketing, design and product teams.

You will research topics, optimize for SEO, edit rigorously and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines. A portfolio of writing samples is essential and a strong command of language is required to drive compelling brand