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With 90 years of international experience, and nearly 50 years of local expertise in the South African market, Rentokil Initial provides services that protect people and enhance lives. We protect people from the dangers of pest-borne disease and the risk of illness from cross contamination caused b… read morey poor hygiene. We enhance lives with services that protect the health and wellbeing of people, and the reputation of our customers’ brands. You can rest easy knowing that your local expert will take care of your pest and hygiene related problems safely and efficiently, whilst our Ambius division will ensure a welcoming and productive indoor workspace. OneRISA Rentokil Initial's Vision Our vision is to be the best at what we do by doing what’s right for our colleagues and customers. Rentokil Initial's Mission Our mission is to provide high quality, reliable services to our customers, and to be the best environmental service provider in the country, thereby ensuring a healthier South Africa. Our mission is also to be a people-focused organisation, driving service excellence and continuously developing and growing our people and communities. We thus strive to service our clients using the right people doing the right things in the right way. Taking a Safety-first approach to Servicing our Clients Here at Rentokil Initial, we put safety first. We do this by ensuring that frequent refresher training is provided to all our staff in order to reinforce the importance of safety; not only to us, but to also to our customers and the communities we serve. We have developed a wealth of local capability and knowledge in our core business through the continuous development programs given to our employees in order to provide you with the best service. The Diverse Skills and Background of our Employees and Communities we care for As people are important to us, we take cognisance of the diverse skills and background of our employees. We discuss and address issues of concern in order to treat everyone with the respect and the fairness they deserve. This keystone also extends to the communities in which we work and care for. We thus have programs designed to grow our communities and we regularly participate in local community improvement initiatives. Communicating with our Clients to Improve our Offering In order to achieve and build all of the above, it is critical to keep communication channels open with our people, listening to and acting on what they tell us. By investing in our relationships with our customers, we work with you to deliver pest-free, hygienic and welcoming environments. Your valued feedback, together with constantly improving our products and services through innovation, research and development, allows us to provide you with an expert service that puts the health and safety of your family or colleagues first. Claremont, Western Cape
We are excited to offer a new role in the SA marketing division – Senior Online Content Executive- based in WC, located in the area of Claremont, Cape Town.
We are seeking a talented content writer to join our marketing team as a Senior Online Content Executive. This role is suited to a creative, results-oriented digital content specialist who is passionate about storytelling and engaging audiences online. Responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive content strategy across various digital channels for our businesses in the UK & Ireland, this role focuses on creating engaging and effective content for social media, web blogs & customer email campaigns to help drive brand awareness, engagement, and business growth.
Requirements:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
Social Content Management:
Develop and execute engaging social media content strategies across various platforms (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube) to increase brand awareness, engagement, and lead generation for the UK & Ireland businesses.
Create a diverse range of social media content, including text copy, images, videos, infographics, and interactive elements.
Schedule and publish social media content, monitor performance and engage with the audience.
Stay updated on social media trends, algorithm changes, and best practices to optimise content for maximum reach and impact.
Web Blog Content Creation & Management:
Research, write, and edit informative and SEO-optimised blog posts on topics relevant to the industries/sectors we service in the UK & Ireland.
Work with relevant colleagues to develop a blog content calendar aligned with marketing campaigns and business objectives.
Ensure blog content is well-researched, accurate, engaging, and adheres to brand guidelines.
Work with each business’s Digital Leads to monitor blog performance to understand what is working and what isn’t.
Email Marketing Content:
Write compelling and conversion-focused email copy for various campaigns, including newsletters, promotional emails, lead nurturing sequences, and customer service communications.
Work with the Email Marketing Specialist to monitor email campaign performance (open rates, click-through rates, conversions) and implement A/B testing for continuous improvement.
Campaign Content Development:
Generate engaging and impactful content for integrated marketing campaigns across all digital channels.
Develop campaign messaging, headlines, call-to-actions, and supporting content assets.
Ensure consistency in messaging and branding across all campaign touchpoints.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES
Essential Skills & Experience:
Content Creation & Writing: Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Proven ability to produce clear, concise, engaging, and error-free content for various digital platforms.
Digital Marketing Knowledge: Solid understanding of digital marketing principles, including SEO, content marketing, email marketing, and social media marketing.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute content strategies aligned with business objectives and target audience needs.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, PR, internal stakeholders).
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all content.
Adaptability & Learning: Ability to adapt to evolving digital trends, tools, and algorithms, with a continuous learning mindset.
Project Management: Strong organisational and project management skills to manage multiple content initiatives simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Desirable Skills:
SEO Expertise: In-depth knowledge of SEO best practices, keyword research tools, and content optimisation techniques to improve search engine rankings.
Basic Design Skills: Proficiency with graphic design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) for creating engaging visuals, infographics, and email templates.
Analytics & Reporting: Ability to use analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, social media insights) to monitor content performance, generate reports, and provide data-driven recommendations.
Video Content Creation: Experience in planning, scripting, and potentially editing short-form video content for social media or web.
QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
Proven experience in digital content writing, with a strong portfolio of blog articles and web content.
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