Technical Copywriter

Winning Form

Durban

On-site

ZAR 360,000 - 520,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hollywoodbets, a Durban-born sports and entertainment betting operator, seeks a Technical Copywriter for the Purple Team based in Umhlanga. You will craft technical and marketing content, translate complex concepts for customers, and support product adoption across digital channels.

With 3–5 years in technical writing and SEO content experience, you will collaborate with Marketing, Digital, Operations, and Compliance to ensure accurate, engaging, and compliant content that strengthens the brand.

Qualifications

3–5 years in technical writing or related fields.
Experience translating technical info into customer-friendly content.
SEO-focused content creation for websites and blogs.
Experience in digital, marketing or technology environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop, write, edit, and maintain technical and operational content for customer-facing channels.
Translate complex product specs into clear, engaging content and create user guides.
Produce marketing copy for digital campaigns and product announcements.
Collaborate with Marketing, Digital, Operations, UX/UI, and Compliance teams.

Skills

Technical writing

SEO content writing

Customer-facing content

Content translation

Education

Marketing/Communications degree or diploma

Tools

CMS platforms

Knowledge base tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity fora Technical Copywriterto be based inUmhlanga, Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and createas part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embracechallenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Growwith our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

3-5 years’ experience in technical writing - Technical Copywriting, Content Marketing, Product Marketing, or Digital Content Creation.
Experience translating complex technical information into customer-friendly communication.
Experience writing SEO-focused content for websites, blogs, and digital platforms.
Experience within digital, marketing, gaming, sports betting, financial services, or technology environments would be advantageous.
Experience creating customer-facing and operational documentation.

A bonus to have:

Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field.

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

Technical Content Development

Develop, write, edit, and maintain technical and operational content for customer-facing and internal channels.
Translate complex product specifications, technical documentation, processes, and operational information into clear, engaging, and customer-friendly content.
Develop product messaging that clearly communicates features, benefits, functionality, and value propositions.
Createand maintainuser guides, FAQs, knowledge base articles, help center content, and process documentation.
Produce promotional and informational content that supports customer engagement and product adoption.
Ensureall technicalcontentremainsaccurate, consistent, and adheresto brand standards.

Marketing and Digital Copywriting

Develop compelling marketing copy for digital campaigns, websites, landing pages, email marketing, display advertising, and promotional materials.
Create engaging copy for social media platforms, adapting messaging for each channel while maintaining technical accuracy.
Write educational blog articles, product announcementsand thought leadership content.
Produce launch content supporting new products, features, promotions, and platform enhancements.
Create customer communications that simplify complex concepts while driving engagement and conversion.

SEO and Content Optimization

Produce SEO-optimized website copy, blogs, landing pages, and product content.
Incorporate keyword research and search intent into content development.
Write effective page titles, meta descriptions, headers, and calls-to-action that improve search visibility.
Optimize existing content to improve organic performance and customer engagement.
Collaborate with Digital Marketing teams to improve content discoverability and website performance.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with marketing teams to gain a thorough understanding of product functionality and technical requirements
Work closely with Marketing, Digital, Operations, Customer Support, UX/UI, Design, and Compliance teams to develop accurate and effective content.
Gather technical information from subject matter experts and translate it into customer-centric messaging.
Participate in project discussions and content planning sessions.
Obtain necessary approvals from key stakeholders before publication.

Content Quality & Governance

Ensure all published content is accurate, technically correct, grammatically sound, and aligned with brand guidelines.
Ensure content complies with all regulatory, legal and responsible gaming requirements where applicable.
Maintain content libraries and version control processes.
Review and update existing content to maintain relevance, consistency, and accuracy.

Customer Experience Enhancement

Develop educational content that empowers customers to understand and maximize product functionality.
Analyze customer feedback and support trends to address content gaps.
Simplify complex processes to improve the customer experience.
Produce self-service content that improves customer experience and reduces support dependency.

Digital Content Optimization

Support SEO best practices where applicable.
Optimize content for digital platforms including websites, mobile applications, customer portals, and self-service channels.
Work with digital teams to ensure content is effectively presented across platforms.

Key Performance Areas

Quality and accuracy of publishedcontent.
Timely delivery of content requests and updates.
SEO performance, including organic traffic, keyword rankings, and content engagement.
Stakeholder satisfaction and collaboration.
Compliance and regulatoryadherence.
Improvement in customer - Improvement in customer understanding and product adoption.
Consistency of brand messaging and toneacross all platforms.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

Exceptional written communication skills.
Advanced editing and proofreading abilities.
Content management systems (CMS).
Knowledge base and documentation tools.
SEO content writing principles.
Microsoft Office Suite.
Research and information gathering skills.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best?

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Required Skills

Advanced editing and proofreading abilities
Content management systems (CMS).
Exceptional written communication skills
Knowledge base and documentation tools
Microsoft Office Suite
Research and information gathering skills
SEO content writing principles

About Us

Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.
We’re proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger.
At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do.
The opportunities here are endless. If you’re driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there’s no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team!

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