Job Ref #: SRSA/CH97/11220250429
Industry: Advertising
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

• Proofread and edit copy on InDesign/Figma/Word/Adobe PDF
• Checking Prices/Grammages/Copy/Dates/Keylines/Store Names/Fabs/Spreadsheets Using RMS for prices
• Translate from English to Afrikaans and vice versa
• Ensure copy/format is in line with the style guide of the particular brand they are working on
• Providing feedback on errors when manager requests it
• Doing self as well as peer reviews
• Managing deadlines and communicating with manager if deadline can’t be met
• Help proofing across brands

Job Requirements

•  Relevant tertiary qualification
•  Proficient in MS Office (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
•  A good command of both English and Afrikaans languages (superb language skills)
•  At least 2 years’ working experience in Proofreading and Editing (translating English and Afrikaans)
•  Experience in and knowledge of Adobe InDesign (will be advantageous)
•  Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills
•  Team player with the ability to work independently
•  Attributes needed: Ability to work well under pressure, confident, energetic, proactive, reliable, accountable with good follow-through, meticulous with attention to detail
•  Other:
• Willing to work on alcohol brands
• Flexible to work beyond normal working hours
• Willing to work on-site 3 days a week (at the Cape Town office)