Creative Copywriter

15 hours ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Cheil South Africa Full time R400 000 - R800 000 per year

(3-Month FTC | Potential Extension)

Location: Johannesburg | Start Date: 5 January 2026

Experience:

Must have agency experience

Cheil South Africa is looking for a Senior Copywriter with the craft, confidence, and cultural intuition to shape ideas for one of the world's most exciting brands — Samsung.

If your portfolio shows big, idea-led thinking, strong radio, and the ability to turn insights into stories that move people and products, we want to meet you.

What You'll Do:

Develop integrated, concept-driven campaigns across mobile, appliances, lifestyle & innovation.

Craft scripts, manifestos, radio, social, film & digital content.

Collaborate with art directors and the creative director to bring culturally relevant ideas to life.

Present with clarity and passion — and help elevate the craft across the studio.

What You Bring:

6+ years agency experience as a Copywriter/Senior Writer.

A portfolio with strong conceptual ideas and standout radio work.

Experience with premium/global brands (tech, lifestyle, FMCG, innovation).

Strong understanding of South African culture and nuance.

Ability to work fast, think big, and write with heart.

Contract:

3-month FTC

Potential extension upon successful completion

Join a team shaping what creativity looks like in South Africa — at the intersection of culture, craft, and innovation.

Interested?

Send your CV + portfolio to


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