Freelance Writer: Cyber Defence

1 week ago

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa Snode Technologies Full time

About Snode

Snode Technologies, an award-winning African cyber-defence company based in Centurion, South Africa, is on a mission to develop deep, committed relationships with select partners and clients. We aim to achieve superior performance through cutting-edge technology. Our bespoke cyber defense solutions protect, enhance, and strengthen organizations, offering seamless, integrated monitoring and real-time threat detection and response. As part of our team, you'll be a crucial element in a force multiplier, amplifying the effectiveness and reach of our cyber defense capabilities.

About You

We're growing our content capability and are looking for a versatile, deadline-driven writers to partner with our team on a per-project basis. If you love distilling complex ideas into powerful, human-centred stories and care about getting the details and the message right, we'd love to work with you.

You're not afraid of complexity. You translate complexity into easy-to-understand concepts. You understand tone, timing, and technical accuracy. You thrive on collaboration and can shift gears between creative storytelling and structured business writing.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED FOR THE ROLE

  • Proven experience writing for technology, cybersecurity, or related industries.
  • Comfortable producing both short-form (news, updates) and long-form (articles, op-eds) content.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives.
  • Capable of handling feedback with a growth mindset and iterating to achieve excellence.
  • Excellent grammar, research skills, and editorial judgment.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, frameworks, and trends is a plus.

KEY RESPONISBLITIES

  • Collaborate with teams to produce articles, features, thought-leadership pieces, internal communications, newsletters, sales copy, case studies, and campaign material.
  • Ensure content is accurate, clear, and aligns with brand voice and messaging.
  • Meet agreed project deadlines and communicate proactively if constraints change.
  • Incorporate feedback effectively to improve content quality.
  • Stay up to date with cybersecurity trends and topics to ensure relevance and authority.

ENGAGEMENT DETAILS

  • Freelance / per project (scope and deadlines agreed per assignment).
  • Competitive per-project rates aligned to experience and deliverables.
  • Remote work, flexible hours (occasional meetings).
  • Work closely with a fast-moving, collaborative team.

WHAT WE VALUE

  • Integrity & Curiosity: Trust and inquisitiveness drive our work.
  • Clarity & Precision: Every word matters.
  • Collaboration: We create together.
  • Deadlines: Because cyber waits for no one.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send the following requirements to
:

  1. A short introduction (who you are and what draws you to cyber defence storytelling).
  2. 2–3 writing samples showcasing your range (tech, storytelling, or business writing).
  3. Your standard freelance rates, rate card, or indicative pricing.
  4. South African citizenship required.

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