Copywriter & Content Producer

takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Copywriter and Content Producer to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

The role requires an exceptional writer, storyteller, and content producer — someone who can craft sharp, impactful copy while conceptually shaping and producing engaging video, audio, and visual content. 
They will be responsible for communicating the voice, tone, and creative consistency of Takealot while producing content that drives measurable engagement, talkability, and conversion.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in communications, copywriting, English language or related degree
• A minimum of 2-3 years working in eCommerce/E-learning//content production and/or related digital communications
• Top-of-the-class content creation, communication and conceptual copywriting skills
• Razor-sharp and lightning-quick proof-reading accuracy with an obsessive eye for detail
• Ability to create different types of content consistently depending on its purpose
• Capability to present creative ideas succinctly (written & verbal)
• A grounding in Marketing and Communication principles
• Highly organised and efficient, can work towards and meet tight deadlines
• Creatively minded with an ability to craft numerous campaigns across multiple departments
• Results-oriented with a can-do attitude
• High energy with a thirst for knowledge and willingness to learn
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in writing for online, blogging & social media (advantageous)
• Experience in creating content for Marketplace platforms (advantageous)
• Bi-lingual in English / Afrikaans (advantageous)