111 Writing jobs in South Africa

Company Description

Gisa Architect offers comprehensive services in Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Planning, 3D Rendering, E-Design Services, and Government Liaising. Known for its multidisciplinary approach, the company delivers aesthetically pleasing and functional designs. Gisa Architect is committed to integrating innovative solutions in every project, ensuring high-quality results and client satisfaction.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Freelance Writer located in the East London, South Africa Metropolitan Area. The Freelance Writer will be responsible for creating and editing written content, conducting research, and developing creative writing pieces. Daily tasks include producing web content, managing communication, and ensuring alignment with the company's brand and objectives.

Qualifications

• Writing, Creative Writing, and Web Content Writing skills
• Strong Communication skills
• Experience in conducting thorough Research
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an on-site setting
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field
• Experience in architecture or design industries is a plus

Founded in 2003, LatinHire is responsible for the tutoring operations of several leading e-learning companies. Currently, we are looking for English writing experts to join our team of online writing tutors.

The LatinHire writing tutors primary job is providing feedback reviews on essays submitted by students of various academic levels, from high school to PhD.

Benefits of the Online Writing Tutor position:

• Up to 48 hrs. Available per week
• Flexible schedule.
• Work from anywhere with a computer and a reliable Internet connection.

Requirements of the Online Writing Tutor position:

• Has completed a degree program at an accredited institution of higher education. Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.

• Is an expert in the following subjects:

• Essay Writing (creative, descriptive, expository, persuasive types, among others).

• Citation and Documentation
• Editing and Proofreading
• Elements of Composition
• Grammar
• Punctuation and Capitalization
• Source Documentation (APA/MLA)
• Topic Sentences
• Use of Transitions
• Use of Literary Devices
• Vocabulary and Word Choice
• Writing Styles

About Altwork

Altwork is a dynamic company committed to operational excellence and innovation across the Education, Business Development and Real Estate sectors. We specialize in delivering high-quality solutions and services to our clients, leveraging efficiency, collaboration, and strategic insights to achieve outstanding results. Joining Altwork means contributing to a team that values professionalism, creativity, and continuous growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Tender Writing Intern to support our tender coordination and proposal development efforts within the Education, Business Development and Real Estate sectors. This role offers hands-on experience in the end-to-end tender process, from identifying opportunities to final submission, while ensuring compliance and enhancing submission quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Tender Opportunity Research: Identify and monitor relevant tender opportunities in the Education and Real Estate sectors through various platforms and industry networks.
• Bid Documentation & Proposal Writing: Assist in preparing comprehensive bid documents, including writing, formatting, and compiling responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), and Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs).
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams (e.g., technical, legal, finance) and external stakeholders (e.g., consultants, subcontractors) to gather necessary information and ensure alignment of tender submissions.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Review tender documents to ensure compliance with specifications, deadlines, and submission requirements. Implement quality control measures to enhance the clarity and persuasiveness of proposals.
• Tender Tracking & Reporting: Maintain a centralized database to track tender opportunities, submissions, outcomes, and feedback. Provide regular updates and insights to the Tender Manager.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to inform and strengthen future tender strategies and submissions.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Law, or a related field.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills; attention to detail; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience: Previous experience in tender writing, proposal development, or project coordination is advantageous but not required.
• Attributes: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proactive attitude; ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Job Type: Internship

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently pursuing your degree, or have you already completed it?

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

POSITION: Crystal Report Writer

LOCATION: Midrand (Hybrid)

A Crystal Report Writer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining reports using Crystal Reports, a popular business intelligence tool. Their role typically includes:

• Report Development: Creating and modifying reports based on business requirements.
• Data Analysis: Extracting and analysing data from databases to generate meaningful insights.
• SQL Queries: Writing and optimizing SQL queries to retrieve data efficiently.
• Collaboration: Working with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and ensure accuracy.
• Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving issues related to report generation and data inconsistencies.

• Crystal report writing
• SQL experience
• Having worked affair amount of time on Great Plains, SageX3, SAP, etc ERP System – determining the tables.
• Experience with creating complex reports and explaining it.
• Must be able to do a Demo during interview.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership and responsibility for development (write, review, proofread, and data-check) of high-quality, client-ready scientific, medical, and educational materials like slides, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, MSL/training slide decks, infographics, congress and meetings materials, literature searches and reviews, standard response letters/medical information letters, and HCP engagement content according to client and audience needs with excellent attention to detail.
• Actively involved in reviewing materials developed by scientific writers to ensure strategic alignment and scientific accuracy as needed and providing clear constructive feedback, support, and supervision to writers. Mentor and train scientific writers by sharing best practices and client preferences, thereby contributing to skill development within the team.
• Having excellent knowledge of product/account to enable meaningful interactions with clients and authors, including consultancy where necessary. Liaising and building and maintaining strong and long-standing professional relationships with international pharmaceutical clients, healthcare professionals, internal and external stakeholders including authors, reviewers and key opinion leaders across therapeutic areas -- learning to anticipate their needs. This includes educating and advising clients on how to best implement their strategic and tactical plans and proactively provide recommendations to clients on how to improve scientific content and propose new document types/ways to disseminate client date more effectively.
• Effectively and proactively communicate with team members, authors/faculty, clients and vendors.
• Attend workshops/seminars/trainings to hone your skills and contribute to organizational objectives.
• Attending client and other external meetings and supporting senior team members as needed
• Apply your scientific and creative knowledge and work closely with client directors in developing ideas and executing effective medical communications initiatives in the digital space, including publication extenders, creation of infographics, interactive assets, website content, patient narratives, and medical information engagement plans. Also, Supporting with the development of visual content and materials using effective data visualization techniques and approaches. Contributing to innovative "out of the box" solutions for medical writing projects.
• You will be responsible for ensuring all materials follow/comply with client requirements/SOPs, style guides, client templates, client preferences (as applicable), and CACTUS' internal SOPs. Any updates to either of these items should be made consistently and documents should remain up to date.
• Perform as a document specialist, provide intellectual input across document types, and contribute to making cutting-edge research accessible to specific audiences as appropriate, by maintaining current awareness of developments across therapeutic areas or disciplines.
• Supporting with pitches, both during the preparation phase and the actual pitch.

Qualifications and Prerequisites

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in relevant fields of scientific writing.
• Possess a Ph.D. in Pharmacology, M.D., Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Pharm.D., or Ed.D.
• Clear, concise, scientific style of writing, with a high level of attention to detail and excellent language skills.
• Ability to adapt writing style to different materials and target audiences.
• Basic knowledge of biostatistics.
• Literature reviewing and evaluation capabilities.
• Very good working knowledge of MS Office.

We're looking for a creative, strategic
Head of Content Creation
to help us tell powerful stories for our fitmom brand, across multiple platforms.

fitmom specialises in high-performance health coaching for thousands of moms through our app and 1:1 programs.

You'll drive our content strategy end-to-end—leading creative direction, producing engaging campaigns, managing the content calendar, and optimizing for reach, engagement, and conversion.

Remote-first
, with occasional in-person collabs (team currently in the
UK
and
South Africa
).

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and oversee a cohesive content strategy aligned with our brand voice, vision, and growth goals.
• Plan, create, and manage high-quality content across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Lead creative direction for campaigns, ensuring storytelling is consistent and impactful across all platforms.
• Manage the content calendar to ensure timely posting and alignment with launches, events, and initiatives.
• Collaborate with coaches, team members, and partners to highlight stories, results, and thought leadership.
• Optimize content for reach, engagement, and conversion using platform-specific best practices.
• Track performance metrics, analyze insights, and refine strategies to maximize audience growth.
• Stay up-to-date with social media trends and incorporate innovative content ideas into campaigns.
• Oversee video and photo production, from ideation to editing and final delivery.
• Manage brand consistency across visuals, captions, and messaging.
• Provide creative leadership and mentorship for content assistants, freelancers, or external partners.

Our business is scaling rapidly, and we plan to expand the team further in 2026 by adding more fitness and health coaches, as well as growing our Social Media and Content Production team.

Reference: JHB -Chris-1

We are presently seeking a qualified candidate to occupy the position of an ACCOUNTANT.
Proficiency in Mandarin (speaking, reading, and writing) is essential for this role.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title: Accountant (Mandarin speaking and writing)
Employment Type: Permanent, On-site
Work Location: Fourways, Johannesburg

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial Records Maintenance: Keep accurate records of all financial transactions in compliance with South African financial regulations and international financial reporting standards.
2. Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
3. Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the creation and management of budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
4. Tax Compliance: Calculate and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with South African tax laws (e.g., income tax, VAT, payroll tax). Provide tax planning advice to reduce tax liabilities.
5. Audit Assistance: Facilitate and support internal and external audit processes, ensuring all financial practices comply with statutory and corporate policies.
6. Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, financial risks, and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
7. Cash Management: Manage cash flow to ensure optimal liquidity for operational needs.
8. Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations. Implement and monitor financial controls.
9. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate financial information and advice to management, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
10. Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve financial processes and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A postgraduate qualification or certification (such as CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA) is highly advantageous.
• Proven working experience as an accountant or in a relevant financial role.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Experience with financial software and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Knowledge of South African tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear manner.

• Accountants in South Africa can expect a fast-paced environment, particularly during financial year-end or tax season.
• Depending on the industry, travel may be required.
• Ongoing professional development is often encouraged and sometimes sponsored by employers to stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and best practices.

• Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, applicable experience, and previous earnings.

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This job is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

We have a vacancy for an ICF Medical Writing Program Manager based in Bulgaria and/or Serbia.

Discover Impactful Work

Lead patient-centric medical writing programs with a focus on Informed Consent Forms (ICFs). Manage complex projects, engage with clients, and ensure flawless delivery and quality of documents, contributing to world-class research outcomes.

A Day In The Life

• Develop and adapt project plans and timelines.
• Engage and manage client relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor project progress and provide status updates.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with quality processes.

Keys To Success

• Advanced project management skills.
• Outstanding planning and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and document development guidelines.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior staff.

Education

• BS/BA (preferably in a scientific field) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Experience managing medical writing or clinical projects.
• Experience working in the pharmaceutical/CRO industry.
• Preferably, experience in medical writing (Regulatory and/or plain language).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Advanced skills in budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.
• Expert planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What We Offer

As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD clinical research services truly value a work-life balance. We’ve grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organisation but with a local feel.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

The North-West University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following position, which forms part of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Preference will be given to applications from black (African, Coloured and Indian), female and disabled candidates. Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age. The nGAP represents the ninth phase of the Staffing South African Universities Framework (SSAUF), which the Minister of Higher Education and Training approved at the start of 2015 as an initiative to improve the academic staffing capacity of South African universities. The programme aims at addressing the urgent and challenging imperative to recruit, support and retain black (African, Coloured and Indian), female academic and disabled staff to address the under-representation at all levels in the sector. It is a key vehicle to contribute to the transformation of the academic staff profile in disciplines of greatest need. nGAP employees will participate in a six-year developmental programme in terms of which they will be employed on a permanent full-time basis at the NWU under the University's normal conditions of service. They will be expected to register for and complete their doctoral studies, participate successfully in the DHET's Staffing South Africa's Universities Development Programme, and work under the supervision of an appointed mentor. In order to achieve the developmental aims of the programme, nGAP employees will have a reduced teaching load over the first four years of their appointment. They will be expected to work for an additional two years at NWU after the completion of the six-year developmental programme. Applicants should have a master's degree with an academic average of 70% for the master’s degree, this is essential. Proof of results must be attached to the application.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching and Learning:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning
• Preparation of study guides and subject material design/development
• Participation in Co-supervision opportunities within the subject group. Preference will be given to candidates who can supervise creative writing projects in Sesotho.
• General Module Administration

Research:

• Completing a PhD in a relevant field within 4 years of appointment.
• Peer-reviewing research articles and scholarly book contributions.
• Co-operation in subject group projects in creative writing and research.

Management and University service:

• Fulfilling management tasks and duties in service of the university, as they arise.
• Involvement in subject group, school and faculty specific committees.

Community Engagement:

• Participate in individual community projects and school projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An MA degree (NQF level 9) in an applicable field, including but not limited to Creative Writing, Literature in African Languages, or English Literature. The master’s degree must be achieved with an average of 70% or above. Please attach proof of results in your application.
• Applicants must be SA citizens and 40 years or younger of age.
• CV to provide clear evidence of creative publication outputs appropriate to the level of lecturer.
• Languages Competence in Sesotho or Setswana.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• A minimum of 1 year academic experience in a Creative Writing/Literature Studies context (teaching assistant, part-time lecturer etc.)
• Membership of relevant societies (i.e. African language and/or English literary/writers’ societies).

KEY FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication skills in English and Sesotho.
• Excellent level of computer literacy, including MS Office.
• Experience in using Learning Management Systems.
• Successful creative writing published by recognised publishers.
• Relevant research and/or creative outputs.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent administrative and organising abilities.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.

CLOSING DATE: 26 April 2024

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.