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Location: Cape Town

Contract: Part Time

Cape Town CBD Company needs a part-time copywriter/editor to design, write and edit high quality corporate reports, marketing material and write comprehensive text for our website. The successful applicant must have a flair for business writing and preferably have experience in writing materials for economic forecasting.

Your competencies should include: the ability to work under pressure with great accuracy, the ability to integrate work from various sources, excellent conceptual abilities and great interpersonal skills. The successful applicant’s first challenge will be to redo all marketing and web material.

You must have proof of at least:

• An ‘A’ aggregate for HG English matric or an A for an University English subject
• A University Degree
• 5 years copywriting or editing experience, as well as some research experience
• E Commerce website design and SEO knowledge a bonus
• A keen interest in the socio-political and economic world and the general business environment (you should enjoy reading The Economist)

Remuneration: Dependent on skills level. Remuneration can be per job or a monthly retainer amount.

Work times: Part-time - 3 full days or 5 mornings per week.

Contact: If you meet all the requirements, kindly email your covering letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position and your CV to The Recruiter: jadmin@africanforesight.net

Location: Cape Town. Northern Suburbs

THE leading distance education college (College SA) seeks to employ a full time web copywriter / study material writer / editor. In order to apply, please make sure that you meet the following criteria:

• BA Degree or similar, with majors in English, Linguistics, Translation or similar is non-negotiable;
• At least some experience within the educational environment – either as an educator or a position in the broader educational field (regulatory environment, or ABET, or similar) would be a huge advantage;
• Outstanding writing abilities;
• A passion for expressing yourself;
• Natural flair for written communication;
• The desire to work on a variety of different projects;
• The ability to meet really tight deadlines;
• An enquiring mind that likes to ask questions in order to understand things;
• Friendly disposition;
• Outstanding research and critical thinking skills;•
• Open-minded and liberal in personal outlook;
• Really intelligent;
• Ability to work with a variety of different personalities in a socially diverse environment;
• Computer literate in at least the common MS software applications;
• Enthusiastic about life and increasing your knowledge;
• Unquestionably reliable and committed.

Apply here.

Location: Durban

Duties:

Developing highly effective, original and targeted marketing copy for the promotion and sale of goods and services.

Working in tandem with other departments of an Organization and writing & editing creative materials for promotions, direct marketing (email, newsletter), advertisements as well as website content, etc.

Interacting with clients from time to time and advising them regarding content related issues.
A thorough understanding of the target audience and maintaining the right tone of voice while writing copy.

Profile / Skills required:

Excellent command over the English language. Expert writing skills, editing and proof reading abilities.

Ability to write concise, attention grabbing and hard-hitting copy that puts the message across.
Creative bend of mind with strong visualization skills.

An advertising background with an understanding of Search Engines and Internet Marketing, an added benefit.

Exposure to writing print promotional materials, online web content, press releases, copy to assist advertising and marketing efforts, etc.

Quick idea generation, ability to come up with ideas at a drop of a hat.

NB: Jobs that require an up-front payment are scams. Your discretion is advised.
Contact Information: avikar.rajcoomar@damelin.co.za

Location: Cape Town

A fantastic opportunity exists for an ambitious and driven Copy Writer to join a thriving International leader in multi-channel payment processing and fraud prevention based in Century City, Cape Town. The company offers a highly professional yet relaxed working environment in a modern and up-market office development in Century City. Clear career path trajectory is offered as well as extensive training and development.

Highly Competitive Salary + fantastic benefits are on offer including:

• Medical Aid (Discovery)
• Provident Fund including a life assurance policy
• Free Access to on-site Gym
• 20 days holiday leave initially increasing annually
• Free Parking Facilities
• Training and Certification assistance through the Company
• On-the-Job Training and exposure to new Technologies
• Referral bonus scheme

Responsibilities:

The Copy Writer is responsible for writing and editing documentation for the organisation’s products. The person must have excellent research skills, must be able to organize their ideas and translate technical terms into text a ready can understand.

• Develop and maintain productions, API’s, How to documentation,
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, while working independently
• Complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions
• Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format and content
• Produce diagrams, sketches, charts to illustrate material

Requirements:

• Excellent command over the English language. Expert writing skills, editing and proof reading abilities
• Ability to write concise, attention grabbing and hard-hitting material that puts the message across
• Creative bend of mind with strong visualization skills
• Delivering within short time frames and meeting tight deadlines
• Must be flexible and interact with all levels in the organisation
• Highly motivated individual able to grasp complex software and learn quickly
• High – MS office; internet proficient; writing skills
• 1-4 years relevant experience. At least 2 years experience in E-Commerce and/or banking would be highly advantageous
• Appropriate Degree of Diploma

If you are looking for an exciting new career opportunity and meet the above requirements please forward your CV to contact@initiategroup.co.za

Contact: Initiate Recruitment Group at contact@initiategroup.co.za

Deadline: 4 February 2011

COPY WRITER:

The key responsibilities are:

- Deliver copy for sales campaigns, marketing promotions, web content and other communications
- Ensure all copy adheres to key and consistent messages
- Budget management
- Develop internal relationships
- Own the central data bank of content and re-use copy when possible The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Strong copy writing skills
- Good understanding of the UK insurance market
- Ability to convert technical content into creative copy

A Copywriter is required to join a well renowned branding agency in Cape Town. You will be joining a company who are made up of creative thinkers, word smiths, graphic craftsman and digital producers.

It is vitally important that the Copywriter comes from a dynamic environment where they have had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects including, web, print, radio, email, power points etc.

The successful Copywriter will most likely have experience in working within an agency and will have knowledge/experience of working with company from the leisure industry.

The Copywriter will be working closely with Designers, Art Workers and Account Managers.

This is an exciting opportunity to let your creative side loose and get involved in all areas of copy writing.

Please apply if you are a career and digital focused Account Manager considering new opportunities. You can call me immediately on 021 813 6819 or alternatively send me your resume in complete confidence to liza@blakealexander.co.za

Blake Alexander is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Apply before 05/02/2011.

Online Copywriter

Remuneration: R7000 - R12000 per month cost to company

Type: Contract 6 months

Job description

ClickMaven is looking for a copywriter / article writer with an interest in the internet and marketing. An opportunity exists to generate content (articles and copy) for our clients and internal projects.

Company Description

ClickMaven is a small company, based out of Johannesburg, with a focus on internet marketing in South Africa. Products include SEO, Google AdWords Management and Google Analytics
Clients include: Southern Sun, Private Property, Fin24 and Jozikids

For more info go to http://www.clickmaven.net

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in journalism or English (or a great story)
• Two years writing / copywriting experience required
• Excellent proof reading skills.
• A decent copy portfolio

Advantageous

• Any internet marketing experience would be great
• Drivers license with own transport required.
• If you don't know what Twitter is don't apply.
Personal Skills/Attributes
• Team players
• Self started

Contact details

HR
ClickMaven
+27 (0) 11 726 1074
hr@clickmaven.net

I need a very good copywriter who has extensive experience in Travel Writing to build quality web contents for my GHANA travel website.

* Topics would be provided once job is awarded and will include Ghana festivals, Business, Culture and anything Ghanaian that readers and tourists want to know.

* Contents should be unique and would be reviewed for plagiarism.

* This should be written in a 1st person tone, in a CONVERSATIONAL MANNER with the reader.

* Page can be as long as possible, as long as it delivers the information but the minimum words a page shouldn't be less than 550/page.

* I will pay extra for contents with related quality royalty free quality photos(Negotiable)

QUALITIES NEEDED

* Travel writer/copywriter with idea about Ghana travel and tourism (some research might be needed if not familiar with the area).

* Should be reliable, consistent and Original.