Senior Content Writer — Hybrid, SEO‑Driven Storyteller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Content Writer to lead engaging, SEO-optimized copy across website, blog posts, articles, social media, and marketing collateral. You will shape the content strategy and ensure consistency with the brand voice, collaborating with design and marketing teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years writing, editing, and proofreading experience, strong SEO and WordPress skills, and a proven portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Content Writer or Copywriter.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in SEO best practices and keyword research tools.
• Experience with CMS platforms like WordPress.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid Pretoria setting.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, engaging copy for website pages, landing pages, product descriptions, and campaigns.
• Develop and manage a content calendar, producing regular blog posts, articles, and case studies.
• Optimize all content for search engines to improve rankings.
• Collaborate with designers and marketing specialists to create content assets.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure quality and consistency.
• Research industry topics to generate fresh ideas and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Strong writing ability

Editing & proofreading

SEO proficiency

WordPress CMS

Content strategy

Research skills

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

WordPress

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Content Writer to lead engaging, SEO-optimized copy across website, blog posts, articles, social media, and marketing collateral. You will shape the content strategy and ensure consistency with the brand voice, collaborating with design and marketing teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years writing, editing, and proofreading experience, strong SEO and WordPress skills, and a proven portfolio.