CopywritingContent Manager (Contract)
The Creative Content Manager is responsible for planning and managing creative content across all digital channels including social media, paid media, and the company website. This role supports the wider marketing team with written content, ensuring campaigns align with brand and VM marketing direction, while adapting digital storytelling appropriately for each channel.

CPT

Freelancer
Retainer: R32 000 - R40 000 per month
Contract Duration: 5-months (Maternity cover)
Start Date: ASAP for onboarding
Location: Kuils River, Cape Town
Working Environment: full time in-office
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Strategy
- Provide input into the creative plan.
- Develop synchronised 360° content strategies across all digital channels.
Communication Planning- Define and prioritise content requirements from digital channel managers.
- Build comprehensive content plans aligned to timelines.
Process Management- Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the end-to-end content process.
- Optimise content using performance reporting.
Content Execution- Produce original, engaging, SEO-driven copy for multiple digital touchpoints.
- Direct creative concepts and digital storytelling.
Management- Support people management and stakeholder communication.
- Manage performance expectations, feedback, and action plans.
Technical Requirements:
- 3–4 years in a similar role
- Minimum 2 years as a copywriter with strong SEO focus
- Proven SEO copywriting track record
- Experience using CMS platforms: Magento, WordPress, Shopify
- Experience with mobile, web, and social engagement strategies
- Content marketing campaign leadership
- National Diploma in Marketing Management or similar
- MS Office suite
- Web design fundamentals
- SEO best practices and keyword strategy