Writer jobs in South Africa

Intro

Are you a talented writer with a passion for crafting engaging content in both German and English? Do you enjoy diving into complex topics like sustainability, HR, cybersecurity, real estate, and IT? If so, SAWOO might just be the place for you!

As a German/English Content Writer, you'll be an essential part of our dynamic 3-person content team. You’ll create impactful thought-leadership content in both German and English that not only drives engagement but also plays a key role in growing our vibrant communities. Whether it’s podcasts, in-depth case studies, LinkedIn posts, email newsletters, or more, your writing will resonate across various formats and platforms.

Start date

You are welcome to start with us as soon as possible, but you should be available from 01.06.2025 at the latest.

Remuneration

Your salary will be between €2,400 and €3,100 for 40 hours per week, depending on experience. Holidays and sick days are compensated.

About SAWOO

SAWOO is a fast-growing, remote-first company based in Munich with a 20-person team spread across six countries. We specialize in building and running communities for decision-makers in medium and large companies, helping them grow through collaborative learning and networking. To this end, we organize physical and virtual network meetings, conferences, podcasts, and other networking opportunities for our community members. Our goal is to welcome two million active members across our communities by 2034.

Your tasks

• Create In-Depth Content: Write deep-dive case studies based on insights from podcast interviews.
• Repurpose Content: Transform long-form content into bite-sized LinkedIn posts that capture attention.
• Craft Engaging Newsletters: Write insightful email newsletters that keep our community members informed and engaged.
• Support Podcast Production: Prepare titles, descriptions, and show notes for new podcast episodes, and craft interview agendas to extract maximum insights.

Your profile

• Availability: You are available by 01.06.2025 with 40h/week
• Experience: At least 3 years of thought-leadership content writing experience in digital media, including blogs, newsletters, and social media.
• Language Skills: Native to near-native fluency in both German and English.
• Design Savvy: Experience with tools like Canva.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using GenAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude AI) to enhance writing efficiency and quality.
• Remote Work Proficiency: Previous remote work experience, with strong communication skills using tools like Slack.
• SEO Awareness: Basic knowledge of on-page SEO to optimize content for search engines.
• A-Player Mindset: You are proactive, reliable and take great care when working.
• Committed: You are flexible, fully committed and willing to work additional hours in exceptional situations.
• Travel: You are willing to travel once or twice a year to one-week company meetings and to attend our community conferences.

Benefits

• 100% Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere that suits you best! The only thing we ask is that you work predominantly from a location with a similar timezone to Germany.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive, team-oriented culture where your success is our success.
• Career Growth: We believe in nurturing talent. Show us what you can do, and we’ll provide opportunities for more responsibility and career development.
• Community Building: Engage in the fun and rewarding experience of building and nurturing a professional community of leaders.
• Wellness Support: A healthy team is a happy team. We contribute to your sports, fitness, and wellness costs to keep you feeling your best.
• Fun & Games: Stay connected with your colleagues during our monthly online game sessions.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about writing and eager to grow with a forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and cover letter in English and let’s create something great together.

Attention: Applications in other languages or without a cover letter will not be considered.