Content Editor jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape

ELIGIBILITY

Suitably qualified candidates

CLOSING DATE

09.09.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

FPR 31/26 Ext

SALARY

Basic salary: R 558 042,00 p.a

DEPARTMENT

Communications

DIRECTORATE

FUTURE PLANNING AND

RESILIENCE

Creative Content Officer

Requirements

• A relevant 3 tertiary qualification (preferably a postgraduate

Degree), in Communications, Journalism, Political Science or

related field

• At least 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience in writing, content

creation, copywriting, scriptwriting or related communication

function

Key Performance Areas

• Develops structured, audience-centric content (for media

platforms, newsletters, websites, social media, speeches

and communication campaigns)

• Produces high-quality content for corporate publications and

formal communication outputs

• Develops written content for multimedia
• Ensure all communication outputs meet editorial, quality and

factual accuracy standards

• Engage with internal stakeholders to develop effective

communication content and provide content-related

guidance

• Contribute to improving communication practices and content

development approaches

How to Apply

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape

Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information

provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for

Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be

required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and

Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits,

throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent

employment.

External candidates: APPLY ONLINE VIA

www.capetown.gov.za/careers

Internal staff: APPLY ONLINE VIA SAP PORTAL