Freelance Copywriter
Coalition Technologies
πΏπ¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote freelance position at Coalition Technologies is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R31 β R54 ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
CT Marketing Agency is seeking skilled Freelance Copywriters to write high-quality, SEO-driven content for eCommerce and lead generation websites. This is a freelance, project-based writing role.
The ideal candidate has excellent English writing skills, strong research ability, and experience writing content that follows detailed, client-specific guidelines. Projects commonly include category pages, product descriptions, blog posts, SEO landing pages, and website copy.
About the Role
Our client base is constantly evolving, and writers may create content across a wide range of industries, including:
* Fashion, including mass-market and luxury brands
* Skincare and beauty
* Tech and software
* Finance and investing
* Law, including family law, divorce, and product liability
* Education
* Home improvement
* Automobiles and motorcycles
* Health and wellness
* Medical and clinical fields
* Digital marketing
* SEO, PR, advertising, and marketing
Writers with experience in highly specialized industries such as tech, finance, law, health, medical, SEO, PR, advertising, or marketing are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
* Write clear, engaging, SEO-friendly content for eCommerce and lead generation websites
* Create category pages, product descriptions, blog posts, landing pages, and website copy
* Research client industries, products, services, audiences, and competitors
* Follow detailed client guidelines and adapt to different brand voices
* Blend SEO best practices with brand priorities and conversion-focused writing
* Complete assignments by deadline and communicate professionally with the team
Qualifications
* Excellent English writing, grammar, editing, and proofreading skills
* 2 to 4 years of professional, non-academic writing experience preferred
* Strong understanding of SEO writing best practices
* Ability to research unfamiliar industries and technical topics
* Ability to write creative, engaging, accurate, and ROI-focused content
* Portfolio featuring published work preferred
* Experience in specialized industries strongly preferred
Compensation
Writers are paid on a per-word basis. Rates are assessed according to our KPI rubric.
Initial compensation is up to $0.06 per word, with $0.034 per word being the most typical rate
This equals approximately $30 or $17 per 500-word page
After 400 live pages, the top rate increases to $0.064 per word, with $0.038 per word being the most typical rate
After 800 live pages, the top rate increases to $0.07 per word, with $0.044 per word being the most typical rate
Application Process
Candidates should be prepared to provide a portfolio featuring published work. Once an offer is extended, writers will complete a brief training course.
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 R31/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β 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.
About Coalition Technologies
Coalition Technologies is a company in the Marketing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 2 open positions on Hirezar. View all Coalition Technologies jobs β