Location: Midrand, South Africa
Position: Copywriting Senior Analyst | Early Career | Full-time
Job No.: 13578919
Posted: August 27, 2025
About the Role:
Accenture is looking for a Social Media Copywriter (Mid-Level) to join their vibrant creative team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled writer with a knack for digital content creation, particularly for social platforms. The role centers around transforming insights into engaging, platform-first copy that resonates with audiences and stays ahead of trends in the digital world.
As part of one of South Africa’s biggest Telco brands, this position requires a creative professional who thrives in digital culture and has the ability to make audiences pause and engage.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Writing with Impact: Produce engaging copy for posts, stories, reels, and TikToks that capture attention.
-
Owning Creative Execution: Transform creative briefs into fresh, on-brand content that excites the audience.
-
Collaborating with Creatives: Work with designers, strategists, and community managers to deliver visually and verbally compelling content.
-
Spotting & Spinning Trends: Keep a pulse on cultural conversations, local memes, and digital behaviours to keep the brand relevant.
-
Engaging in Social Listening: Monitor online conversations and create reactive content to drive authentic community engagement.
-
Supporting Campaigns: Develop copy for social-first campaigns, activations, and integrated brand moments.
-
Maintaining Accuracy: Ensure that content adheres to the correct spelling, grammar, tone, and local vernacular.
-
Being Hands-On: Contribute to reactive posts, content shoots, and real-time publishing when required.
Candidate Profile:
-
Experience: 2-4 years of social media copywriting or content creation experience with a strong portfolio of social-first work.
-
Skills & Attributes:
-
A natural flair for creating engaging online content with humour, timing, and cultural relevance.
-
The ability to adapt tone of voice to suit different platforms and audiences.
-
Strong understanding of South African digital culture, trends, and memes.
-
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
-
A proactive, problem-solving attitude ready for fast-paced, creative challenges.
-
-
Bonus Skills:
-
Proficiency in isiXhosa, isiZulu, or other South African languages to add authenticity and depth to content.
-
Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity to work on a Telco brand that thrives in the heart of cultural moments. At Accenture, you’ll get the chance to craft social content that gets noticed, shared, and remembered, while progressing toward senior-level copywriting roles in a globally respected organization.
Ready to join a fast-moving, creative team and be part of digital culture? Apply now!