🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R37,000 – R46,250 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Position:Content Market / Copywriter

Location: Remote: SA ONLY

Work Schedule: 10am-7pm UK TIME

Salary:Market Related

Job Title: Content Marketer

Position Overview:We are seeking a talented and motivated Content Marketer to join our growing team at a dynamic social media agency. The ideal candidate will have mid-level experience (3–5 years) and will be responsible for offloading essential tasks related to video scripting, administration, and strategic support.

Key Responsibilities:
* Ideation:Develop innovative and unique content ideas that align with client objectives and industry trends.
* Scripting:Transform ideas into actionable scripts, storyboards, and recording plans for video content.
* Editing Management:Oversee content pipelines, manage editors, and review editing styles to ensure high-quality outputs.
* Design:Create graphics, diagrams, and other visual elements to enhance content and presentations as needed.
* Data Analysis:Analyze content performance to understand what works and why, using insights to refine strategies.
* Client Communication:Maintain consistent communication with clients, ensuring projects stay on track and updates are delivered promptly.
You will receive training in these areas, as we do not expect perfection on Day 1.

Requirements:
* 3+ years strong copywriting experience, whether from personal content creation or professional projects.
* Basic understanding of social media content, particularly for Instagram and YouTube, including familiarity with terms like "hooks," "packaging," and "formats."
* Experience in scripting social media content or advertisements.
* Familiarity with various editing styles and the ability to critique edits effectively.
* Availability to work during Eastern Time (ET) hours, with a full-time schedule of either 9 AM to 6 PM or 10 AM to 7 PM to overlap with US clients.
* Confident in using large language models (LLMs) and AI image generation tools.
Nice-to-Haves:
* Experience in building your own personal brand or assisting someone else in brand development.
* Previous experience working with business owners and understanding of basic sales funnels, particularly within the online services space.
* Knowledge of higher-level content strategy, including format testing, data analysis, messaging, and associations.
Why Join Us?This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in scaling our social media agency's capabilities while working in a supportive environment that values creativity and strategy.

Tips for South African Applicants

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Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

At R37,000/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 636 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →