Copywriter
Pavago
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Pavago explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R24,050 – R29,600 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
Copywriter (Conversion-Focused Marketing) – Remote
Position Type:Full-Time, RemoteCompensation:$1,300–$1,600/monthWorking Hours:U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
AtPavago, one of our clients is hiring aCopywriterto create persuasive, conversion-focused marketing content that drives leads, engagement, and revenue.
This is a performance-driven role for someone who understands how words influence customer behavior. You’ll develop high-converting copy across landing pages, email campaigns, paid advertising, and sales funnels while collaborating closely with marketing and design teams to optimize campaign performance.
You’ll support clients across a variety of industries, including healthcare, restaurants, fitness, e-commerce, professional services, SaaS, and B2B businesses.
If you’re passionate about direct-response copywriting, customer psychology, and writing content that delivers measurable business results, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Landing Pages & Sales Funnels
* Write and optimize high-converting landing pages, sales pages, and lead generation funnels.
* Develop messaging tailored to each stage of the customer journey (TOFU, MOFU, BOFU).
* Improve headlines, offers, calls-to-action (CTAs), and conversion flow.
* Collaborate with designers and marketers to ensure messaging aligns with visual design and campaign goals.
Email Marketing & Lifecycle Campaigns
* Write cold outreach emails, nurture sequences, newsletters, promotional campaigns, and re-engagement emails.
* Develop lifecycle messaging that supports lead generation, customer retention, and conversion.
* Create segmentation-based email campaigns for different audience groups.
* Continuously optimize subject lines, hooks, messaging, and CTAs based on campaign performance.
Paid Advertising & Campaign Support
* Write compelling ad copy for Meta, Google, LinkedIn, and other paid advertising platforms.
* Develop high-performing hooks, headlines, and messaging frameworks.
* Support ongoing campaign testing by refining copy based on performance metrics and A/B testing results.
Content Strategy & Optimization
* Conduct audience research and competitor analysis to strengthen messaging.
* Create SEO-aware landing page and website copy that aligns with search intent.
* Analyze campaign performance and improve messaging using engagement and conversion data.
* Support A/B testing initiatives for headlines, offers, CTAs, and page messaging.
What Makes You a Great Fit
* You understand customer psychology and persuasive messaging.
* You write copy that balances creativity with measurable business outcomes.
* You think strategically and use performance data to improve results.
* You can adapt your writing style across multiple industries and audiences.
* You’re highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* You thrive in fast-paced remote environments and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Required Experience & Skills
* 3+ years of experience in copywriting, conversion-focused marketing, or digital marketing.
* Strong portfolio showcasing:
* Landing pages
* Sales pages
* Email campaigns
* Funnel copy
* Conversion-focused marketing content
* Experience writing for B2B and/or B2C audiences.
* Strong understanding of direct-response copywriting principles.
* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
* Ability to adapt tone, messaging, and brand voice across industries.
* Familiarity with conversion metrics, campaign optimization, and performance-driven marketing.
Nice to Have
* Experience with email marketing platforms such as HubSpot, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, or GoHighLevel.
* Experience supporting paid advertising campaigns.
* Strong understanding of TOFU, MOFU, and BOFU funnel strategies.
* Knowledge of SEO and search intent optimization.
* Experience with A/B testing and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO).
* Familiarity with AI-assisted copywriting tools and workflows.
* Experience writing for:
* SaaS
* E-commerce/DTC brands
* Healthcare
* Restaurants
* Fitness
* Professional services
* Local service businesses
* Experience writing UGC or Video Sales Letter (VSL) scripts.
What Success Looks Like
* High-converting landing pages and sales funnels.
* Increased email open rates, click-through rates, and conversions.
* Improved paid advertising performance through stronger messaging.
* Consistent delivery of persuasive, audience-focused copy across campaigns.
* Data-driven improvements through testing and optimization.
* Positive collaboration with marketing, design, and growth teams.
Interview Process
* Initial Phone Screen
* Video Interview withPavagoRecruiter
* Practical Copywriting Assessment
* Client Interview
* Offer & Onboarding
What Happens After You Apply
Right after you apply, you’ll receive an email invitation fromSpark Hireto record yourIntro Video. This short, self-recorded video is the final step that completes your application.
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Tips for South African Applicants
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.
Salary in Context
At R24,050/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,300/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
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.
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.
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About Pavago
Pavago is a company in the design industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 238 open positions on Hirezar. View all Pavago jobs →