Copywriter

Date: 25 Jul 2025

Location: Stellenbosch, ZA

Company: Capitec Bank Ltd

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Purpose Statement

  • To draft, communicate and distribute all formal internal company communications, ensuring messages are suitably packaged and in line with company policy and processes
  • To promote a positive market profile by writing and developing copy (for Marketing and other departments) when needed in a language and tone that is consistent with the brand.
  • To promote consistency and advise on correct language usage within Capitec Bank and terms of reference to complement and support business objectives.
  • To assist with general copywriting duties (mostly direct marketing) if required, and only if time permits.

Experience

 

Min:

  • At least 3 years’ experience in internal communications/business writing in a corporate environment with an understanding of mediums as a strategic tool


Ideal:

  • Relevant experience in/exposure to the Capitec Bank environment, culture
  • Proven experience in the application of Sharepoint
  • Proven experience as a copywriter
  • Proven experience in web and SEO (search engine optimisation)
  • Proven experience in translation (specifically English/Afrikaans)

Qualifications (Minimum)

  • Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Communication or Copywriting

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

    Knowledge

    Min:
    Knowledge of:

    • Social media platforms
    • Corporate environments
    • Copywriting techniques and methodologies
    • Internal communication and business processes


    Ideal:
    Knowledge of:

    • Sharepoint
    • InDesign and/or InCopy

    Skills

    • Communications Skills
    • Presentation Skills
    • Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
    • Attention to Detail
    • Problem solving skills
    • Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
    • Commercial Thinking Skills
    • Project Management Skills (Methodolgy Specific)
    • Planning, organising and coordination skills

    Conditions of Employment

    • Clear criminal and credit record
    • A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required
    • Contactable via own mobile phone

    Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.