Midweight Copywriter

Company Description

iKhokha is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Africa. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way.
Our office is a high performance environment where we push each other to challenge the status quo. If that doesn’t appeal to you, you probably shouldn’t work here.

**Job Description**:
Can your words make a difference?

The iKhokha Talent team is searching for a Midweight Copywriter. This position would suit a passionate wordsmith and truth seeker to join us on our journey as we continue to define the South African tech landscape.

To play your part as our next aspiring creative maverick, you will need to have solid writing and conceptual abilities, and a desire to learn and grow.

If you are up for the challenge to help us make business easier for South African entrepreneurs, then it’s time to #JoinTheHustle.

**So, what will you do?**

You will assist the broader Content Team with developing creative concepts.

You will work closely with Creative and Marketing to write communications, advertisements and launch exciting projects that drive business growth and build our brand.

You will thoroughly review details in completing work tasks, including wordsmithing, proofreading and content flow.

**Deal Breakers**:

- Minimum 2 - 4 years’ proven experience as a copywriter in an **agency environment**.
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Strong digital copywriting skills across social, web and SEO.
- Strong conceptual skills.
- Passion for creating content that enriches and adds value.

**What would you be responsible for?**
- Creating compelling long and short form copy in accordance with the iKhokha brand tone across a variety of digital and traditional mediums.
- Thoroughly review details in completing work tasks, including wordsmithing, proofreading and content flow.
- Participating in brainstorms as part of the larger team to develop campaign concepts and Always On collateral.
- Presenting ideas to the Creative Director and/or the broader Growth Marketing Team.
- Collaborate with designers and other fellow creatives to develop engaging content that converts and elevates the iKhokha brand.
- Juggle multiple projects at once while still focusing on quality output.
- Meet and adhere to content deadlines.
- Work as a competent member of the team who is willing to provide back-up support for co-workers and actively support group goals.

**Qualifications**:

- A completed Copywriting degree or similar

Additional Information
**Perks of joining the Tribe?**
- You get to work in a high growth company. Sink your teeth into meaningful work with tangible results you are accountable for.
- Hybrid, remote and in office work models.
- Remuneration & Benefits. We offer Company contributions to Medical Aid and a Group Risk Scheme.
- Visionary Leadership.
- Study leave.
- Access to on demand learning and development.
- A friendly, collaborative culture and a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so).
- If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our onsite Barista.