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Job Description

• Optimi is looking for a detail-oriented and quality-driven individual with strong language and layout skills to join the Assessment Development team as a Language Copy-editor.
• The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in language editing and document layout, with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12 / NQF 4.
• Relevant qualification in Language, Editing, Publishing, or related field (advantageous).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in language copy-editing and layout.
• Excellent proficiency in both English and Afrikaans (written and verbal).
• Strong computer literacy.
• Experience with document formatting, layout, and design.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Innovative thinking with the ability to improve layout and processes.

DUTIES

• Edit and reword content to ensure clarity and correct meaning.
• Ensure all texts comply with company style guides and standards.
• Maintain consistency in language, terminology, spelling, capitalisation, abbreviations, and numerical expressions.
• Ensure correct formatting, including typography, headings, page layout, tables, figures, and captions.
• Verify accuracy of dates, facts, references, quotations, and hyperlinks.
• Ensure alignment between study guides and facilitator guides, including answers to activities.
• Ensure Afrikaans and English versions correspond accurately.
• Check completeness and correctness of bibliographic references and copyright compliance.
• Review and adjust layouts, including text properties such as spacing, columns, and sizing.
• Edit and integrate graphics, tables, and images into documents.
• Ensure adherence to templates and provide input for improvements.
• Upload and manage final layout documents.
• Maintain overall quality standards of all assessments.

Closing Date 01 April 2026

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Job Description

• Optimi is looking for a highly experienced Copywriter to join the team. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
• The successful incumbent will support the business through professional writing, editing, and proofreading, ensuring all content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with brand standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in communications/journalism/Afrikaans and or English or related Degree or Diploma.
• 2-5 years of copywriting.
• Ability to translate from English to Afrikaans, and vice versa.
• Impeccable writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence with own vehicle.

 DUTIES

• Write copy and create content for various platforms, including marketing campaigns, social media, internal and external communications, website content, blog articles, etc.
• Improve readability and clarity of all communication and marketing material.
• Proven experience in writing for different mediums (digital, print, social media, etc.) Portfolio to be submitted.
• Be a custodian of the language style guide and tone of voice of the company.
• Proofread copy to ensure that all copy is grammatically correct.
• Translate English copy to Afrikaans and vice versa if required.
• Keep up to date with the latest copywriting trends and techniques.
• Participate in setting marketing plans and strategies.
• Adhoc support to management and the rest of the business

Closing Date 30 April 2026