Junior Copywriter

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Design Services Retail
Reference: 171878

Apply before Mar 14 2026 | 13 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: homechoice

homechoice is a leading South African homeware retailer. For 40 years we’ve helped our customers create beautiful homes they love with an innovative range of quality products they can afford.

The ideal candidate for this role will be responsible for developing copy for all marketing materials produced by homechoice across all digital and print channels. You will write copy that sells, engages and entices the customer to engage with homechoice and purchase our products.

What you will love doing in this role

Write effective sales-driven marketing copy for all our digital and print channels
Ensure a consistent brand tone is maintained across all platforms
Write engaging copy that is clear and tailored to meet both the channel and target market profiles
Experience writing for retail market brands is preferred
Constantly strive to improve workflow and processes to work more efficiently and accurately
Deadline-driven
Effectively manage change in the creative department
Build interdepartmental relationships for effective communication

What you’ll need to do this role

Degree or Diploma in Copywriting, English or Communication
A minimum of 1-2 years’ copywriting experience in advertising, retail advertising, digital copywriting, direct marketing or below-the-line advertising
Able to take ownership and produce engaging product copy with minimum guidance
Computer literate (MS Office Suite)
Excellent writing and grammar skills

What we will love about you

Good communication skills and an enquiring mind
Deadline-driven with a passion for retail
Innovative and articulate in communicating your ideas
Excellent attention to detail
Problem-solver and proactive
Good planning and organisational ability

Behaviors we love

Wow my customer
- Walk in my customers’ shoes
- Deliver on my promises
- Deliver insight-led solutions my customers need
Treat the business as my own
- Take accountability
- Be curious, creative & explore opportunities
- Do it right & at the right time
Play as a team
- Be helpful
- Be inclusive
- Find the fun

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About homechoice

HomeChoice Pty Ltd is the largest home shopping retailer in southern Africa, selling fashion, homeware and financial services to a largely female consumer, in the expanding middle-income bracket, who aspires to a beautiful life. HomeChoice Retail offers customers a truly holistic shopping experience that includes online shopping platforms as well as brick-and-mortar showrooms. The financial services division, FinChoice, sells loans, insurance and value-added financial services to customers of good credit standing, helping them to ensure a sound financial future.