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Dananda Talent

Content Writer

Dananda Talent

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Sandton
  • Posted 16 Mar 2026 by Dananda Talent
  • Expires in 29 days
  • Job 2635290 - Ref JHB000746

About the position

We are looking for The Content Writer to be responsible for creating high-impact, marketing-led content that strengthens the Regenesys brand, supports student recruitment, builds organic visibility, and drives audience engagement across digital platforms. This role will focus on producing compelling blogs, thought leadership articles, website copy, campaign messaging, email content, social media copy, video scripts, and brand storytelling that connect with prospective students, corporate audiences, alumni, and broader stakeholders.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional marketing writer with strong SEO instincts, a sharp understanding of audience psychology, and the ability to turn institutional strengths into content that performs. This person must be AI-driven and highly comfortable using AI tools to research, plan, enhance, repurpose, and scale content production while maintaining originality, strategic quality, and brand consistency.
Key Responsibilities:
Organic Marketing & Brand Growth

  • Develop high-quality, search-friendly content for websites, blogs, landing pages, email campaigns, and social media platforms.
  • Write outstanding blog articles and thought leadership pieces that position Regenesys as a leader in education, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, AI, and future-focused learning.
  • Create compelling, conversion-oriented copy for programme pages, campaigns, brochures, prospectuses, press releases, launches, and promotional initiatives.
  • Support Regenesys’ shift toward organic marketing by producing creative and original content that attracts, educates, nurtures, and converts audiences without relying solely on paid media.

Thought Leadership & Strategic Storytelling

  • Translate institutional expertise, leadership insight, market trends, and educational value into fresh, engaging, and authoritative content.
  • Write content that builds trust and relevance with different audiences, including prospective students, parents, professionals, corporate clients, alumni, and partners.
  • Create narrative-driven content around events, launches, success stories, testimonials, industry commentary, and institutional milestones.
  • Help shape Regenesys’ voice in the market through content that is insightful, credible, and distinctive rather than generic.

AI-Driven Content Production

  • Use AI tools intelligently to support content ideation, topic clustering, research synthesis, content planning, first-draft development, repurposing, and optimisation.
  • Leverage AI to improve efficiency while ensuring all final output is accurate, human-sounding, brand-aligned, and strategically strong.
  • Explore and recommend AI-powered workflows that can improve content output, consistency, speed, and organic reach.
  • Maintain a high standard of editorial judgement so that AI is used as an enhancement tool, not a substitute for thinking, creativity, or quality.

Internal Communications & Campaign Support

  • Produce clear and engaging communication pieces for staff, students, alumni, and institutional stakeholders.
  • Draft scripts and messaging for videos, launches, events, internal campaigns, announcements, and executive communications when required.
  • Support cross-functional campaigns with strong written content tailored to platform, purpose, and audience.

Research, SEO & Content Optimisation

  • Conduct market, competitor, audience, and industry research to strengthen content relevance and performance.
  • Apply SEO best practices, including keyword strategy, search intent alignment, metadata, internal linking, content structure, and readability.
  • Refresh and optimise existing content where needed to improve organic traffic, engagement, and conversion performance.
  • Ensure all content aligns with Regenesys brand voice, tone, messaging priorities, and quality standards.

Collaboration & Content Planning

  • Work closely with Marketing, Design, Digital, Social Media, Admissions, Corporate Education, and other internal teams to execute content strategies and campaigns.
  • Contribute to content calendars, campaign concepts, editorial planning, and multi-channel storytelling.
  • Manage multiple writing projects at once while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong grasp of persuasive marketing language.
  • Proven ability to write exceptional blogs and thought leadership articles that are engaging, insightful, and audience-focused.
  • Strong understanding of SEO, organic content strategy, digital content trends, and conversion-focused writing.
  • Ability to write for different formats, from long-form articles and landing pages to email copy, social captions, and scripts.
  • Strong research ability and attention to detail.
  • Confidence in using AI tools as part of a modern content workflow.
  • Ability to generate original angles and fresh content ideas that support brand growth and audience engagement.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Familiarity with content management systems and digital publishing workflows.

Qualifications & Experience: 

  • Diploma or degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 2–5 years of experience in content writing, copywriting, journalism, digital marketing, or a related role.
  • Experience in education, professional services, or knowledge-driven sectors will be advantageous.
  • A portfolio demonstrating strong writing across blogs, thought leadership, web copy, campaign content, and digital platforms.
  • Experience using AI tools for content support and optimisation will be a strong advantage.

Desired Skills:

  • SEO
  • Storytelling
  • AI

Dananda Talent

About the agency

Who We Are Dananda Talent provides an agile talent management solution to our professionally qualified students at the Regenesys Business School, for new graduates, senior managers and the executive market. The purpose behind Dananda Talent – formed in 2007 – is to build a life-long relationship with our students as we pursue our common purpose of making our world a better place through leadership development Danada has grown into a respected, independent recruitment provider, advising international and local companies, offering exceptional insights and services across multiple markets and industries. Its success is based on understanding trends, using strong networks, and working with a database of over 190 000 alumni. Dananda Talent is a holistic human capital and strategic business partner focused on supporting our clients and candidates to achieve their professional, personal and financial aspirations. We do this by connecting the right people to the right opportunity, where together they can co create, collaborate and connect for future success. Our team of talent consultants is able to leverage their cumulative capabilities and experience to produce a unique value proposition designed to meet the needs of our Clients through customised, agile sourcing solutions, working with blue chip cli-ents and well respected global industry leaders. What we do • Senior Management and Executive Recruitment • Permanent Recruitment • Temporary Employment Services (TES) • Industry and Talent Mapping • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) • Response Handling Process Services • Contract Recruitment The Dananda approach • We adopt a customized, agile and adaptable approach to each and every recruitment assignment we undertake. Each assignment is expertly managed individually, so that we can deliver candidates who match specific requirements. • We use the best search methodologies to find the best candidates within a significantly shorter timeline. We have a large candidate database and also proactively approach passive candidates for each role, giving clients the best of both our Search and Contingent Recruitment capabilities. • We continuously build active relationships with sought-after and skilled individuals to ensure that we are able to access the best talent quickly. We keep track of these individuals as they grow and progress through their career. • We constantly build our networks, tapping into new developments and trends in the market and advise you about what’s happening in your industry. What makes us different Dananda strives to stay ahead of the market in areas where our clients have great talent needs especially in scarce skills. By operating locally, in Africa and internationally, Dananda has access to the latest trends which enables both us and our clients to stay ahead of the curve. Our team of talented Sourcing and Recruitment Specialists who adopt international world class Boolean sourcing techniques, ensures that no stone remains unturned in finding the best candidate. • We enjoy what we do • We are passionate about people development • We have fun while developing meaningful connections with people who entrust us with their future • We unlock potential into execution when our build and contribute to the success of the organisations and communities we place them in.

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