Designer-Content Design (Strategic Writer ), Johannesburg

Designer-Content Design (Strategic Writer) Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 02/27/2026

Work You'll Deliver The Strategic Writer synthesizes complex inputs—including technical architectures, commercial models, client strategies, and competitive insights—into clear, persuasive narratives for large strategic sales opportunities.

Develop overarching deal narratives and messaging frameworks

Write and refine executive-level content for proposals, presentations, value propositions, case studies, and supporting assets

Partner with designers to ensure written and visual storytelling are tightly integrated

Translate highly technical content into clear, client-centric language without losing credibility or nuance

Work at pace under tight, client-driven deadlines, often across multiple concurrent pursuits

Champion the use of AI-assisted writing tools to accelerate drafting, editing, and content iteration while maintaining quality and consistency

The team operates much like an external agency, requiring flexibility, resilience, and comfort working in fast-moving.

What We're Looking For

Exceptional written communication skills with a strong command of structure, tone, and narrative flow

Proven ability to craft executive-level messaging for senior client audiences

Strong strategic thinking—able to connect business outcomes, technology, and client value into a coherent story

Confidence working directly with senior stakeholders and subject-matter experts

AI-forward mindset: comfortable using AI tools to support ideation, drafting, and refinement

Ability to manage ambiguity and deliver high-quality outputs against tight deadlines

Strong collaboration skills across global, multi-disciplinary teams

Meticulous attention to detail combined with the ability to see the“big picture”

Comfort receiving and incorporating feedback from both creative and non-creative stakeholders

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Experience writing for consulting, technology, or professional services environments

Familiarity with large-scale digital, cloud, data, AI, or transformation programmes

Experience contributing to or leading responses for complex RFPs or strategic bids

Requirements Required Qualifications and Expectations

5+ years of relevant professional writing experience (consulting, agency, in-house strategy, or similar)

Demonstrable portfolio of strategic writing (proposals, thought leadership, executive communications, long-form narratives)

Willingness to travel up to 50% across EMEA

Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field

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