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Koba M.

Cape Town, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
309 jobs

The formalities: I'm a freelance content writer based in Cape Town, South Africa. From short, social media captions to long-form content, I write, proofread, and optimise a wide range of texts that include: 👩🏻‍💻 Blog posts 💼 LinkedIn bios 💬 Social media content for Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube 🖥️ Website content 🛠️ How-to guides, instructions, and manuals 📲 App descriptions and content 🛒 Product descriptions 📧 Emails 🗞️ Newsletters As for the topics that I write about, these include: ✅ Digital marketing ✅ Social media marketing ✅ Technology ✅ AI ✅ Software solutions ✅ Live shopping ✅ Video commerce ✅ eCommerce ✅ Branding ✅ Website design ✅ Guest/user experience ✅ Vacation/short-term rentals I also have experience writing for various industries. From small businesses to startups to SaaS to B2B, I understand how to adjust my writing so that it resonates with different target audiences. I want you to enjoy working with me, like these previous clients of mine did: 🗯️ "I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Koba for almost five years, and it has consistently been a smooth, enjoyable, and enlightening experience. Koba’s ability to deliver high-quality, well-structured, and well-researched content has been one of the crucial elements enabling our marketing team to achieve significantly better results. From long-form SEO blog content to guides, reports, and customer interviews, Koba has the aptitude to create various types of content, always striving for the best outcomes and consistently delivering her projects in a timely manner." - Olga Vasylieva, former Content Marketing Team Lead at iGMS 🗯️ "I had the pleasure of working closely with Koba at Oaky, where she consistently delivered outstanding technical and leadership articles. Not only is she a talented copywriter, but she's also a wonderful person to collaborate with. Highly recommended!" - Marieke Wisse, former Head of Marketing at Oaky 🗯️ "I have collaborated with Koba for several years and my experience working with her was nothing short of amazing. She is the best freelance copywriter I have worked with and this is not an exaggeration. Koba is a highly talented writer that always does research before writing a piece of content. She always delivers the best quality possible and is ready to go the extra mile. Blog articles she writes are always well structured, easy to read and captivating. Koba is good at versatile types of content such as articles, white papers, emails, SMS, etc. To my pleasant surprise, she can also be a great secret shopper and community manager. She is a person of many talents for sure. She's very good with deadlines, making her a fantastic partner you can trust. She definitely has my highest recommendations." - Inna Shevchenko, Marketing Advisor and Founder of Upleadium

  • Content Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Proofreading
  • English to Afrikaans Translation
  • Data Entry
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Content Creation
  • Copy Editing
  • Article Spinning
Angelique B.

George, South Africa

$35/hr
5.0
35 jobs

If you need a Content Marketing Team Leader who can own your content strategy, improve search visibility through SEO and AEO, and turn content into measurable growth, that is where I come in. I bring over 10 years of experience leading multi channel content operations, combining search driven strategy, structured workflows, and performance optimization to help brands rank, show up in AI generated answers, and convert the right audience. I specialize in building and managing high performing content ecosystems where every piece of content is aligned with search intent, brand authority, and business goals. How I help your content perform better: **Search driven content strategy I plan and execute content strategies based on keyword research, search intent, and AI focused optimization so your content ranks on Google and performs well in AI generated responses. **Full content operations ownership I manage the entire content lifecycle from planning and scheduling to publishing and optimization, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with your brand voice and authority. **EEAT and authority building I strengthen your brand’s experience, expertise, authority, and trust through structured content, internal linking, and consistent publishing that builds long term visibility. **Multi channel content execution I have led content operations for podcasts, YouTube channels, and blogs, repurposing content into high performing assets tailored to each platform. **Team leadership and workflows I manage writers, designers, editors, and virtual assistants while building scalable systems using SOPs, templates, and automation to keep production efficient and aligned. **Performance tracking and optimization I use analytics and reporting to identify what is working, refine strategy, and continuously improve results. **Additional expertise includes WordPress publishing, on page SEO, internal linking, YouTube SEO, and paid media including Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and LinkedIn Ads to support a full funnel strategy. If you want content that ranks, builds authority, and drives real growth, I can help you build a system that delivers consistent results.

  • Content Management
  • WordPress
  • Social Media Marketing
  • YouTube
  • Content Marketing
  • B2B Marketing
  • Project Management
  • SEO Content
  • SEO Strategy
  • Automation
  • n8n
  • Podcast Content
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Canva
  • WordPress Optimization
  • Google Ads
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • LinkedIn Campaign Manager
  • Marketing Automation
  • Task Automation
Jean A.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

$30/hr
5.0
28 jobs

I’m a senior digital marketing and content specialist with 15+ years of hands-on experience across SEO, content strategy, copywriting, email marketing, and project management. Over the years, I’ve worked on 4,000+ websites across a wide range of industries. That exposure has given me a strong instinct for what works, what doesn’t, and how to adapt strategies to different markets, audiences, and business goals. I’ve partnered with both boutique agencies and enterprise brands, helping teams plan, execute, and scale content and SEO programs that actually move the needle. Whether it’s building processes from scratch or stepping in to improve what’s already in place, I focus on practical solutions, not theory. Leadership has been a big part of my career. I’ve managed and mentored content and SEO teams of 150+ people, keeping quality high while hitting deadlines. I take my work personally. When I’m brought into a project, I treat the business like it’s my own — with care, accountability, and long-term thinking. Tools & Platforms 1. Project Management ClickUp (Certified Power User – top 10% globally), TeamWork, Trello, Asana, Azure DevOps 2. SEO & Keyword Research Ahrefs, Semrush, Screaming Frog 3. Content Optimization Surfer SEO, Frase, Search Atlas 4. Email Marketing Mailchimp, Klaviyo 5. Collaboration & Documentation Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Notion, Google Sheets, SharePoint, Keyword Insights 6. Others WordPress, Go High Level My experience in client-facing roles: - Toyota North America – SEO Content Manager - Lexus North America – Project Manager - Human Proof Designs – Content & Operations Director (9 years) - Blackhawk Network / Tango – Content Manager - Gold’s Gym International – Content Manager - WoodSpring Suites – Content Manager - Private defense contractor (NASA missile & warhead manufacturer) – Content Specialist - RSG Agency - Operations Director - Kogneta - Project Manager - Hyperlinks Media - Project Manager - Savior - Project Manager - Trison - Content Manager If you’re looking for someone who understands strategy and execution, and can lead without hand-holding, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to talk through your goals and see if we’re a good fit.

  • Proofreading
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Organizational Development
  • Resume Writing
  • Market Research
  • Ebook Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Blog Writing
  • Business Writing
Shayma V.

Ladysmith, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
81 jobs

Thank you for stopping by! Are you trying to increase your online presence? Or would you like to give your content efforts a boost? I’m here to help. My experience in SEO, Digital Marketing, and Content Management spans over 6 years. I have served 8 digital marketing agencies based in the USA among many other projects. I have worked with various clients and projects, from e-commerce stores to B2B businesses, SaaS platforms, and brick-and-mortar businesses. Here’s a detailed overview of my skillset and experience: SEO: - Strategies and Audits: Planning and auditing for suggestions and fixes - Off-Page: Link building, white hat SEO methods, and outreach - On-Page SEO: Technical SEO fixes and on-page optimization - Keyword Research and Competitor Analysis Other Digital Marketing Tools: - Google Search Console - Google Analytics - Google Business Profile Content Management: - Marketing - Strategy and Development - Audits and Planning Calendars Copywriting: My specialties are in the following niches: relationships, mental health, parenting, health, wellness, traveling, medical writing, SEO, and digital marketing. I can write the following: - Blogs - Landing pages - Social media posts - Marketing materials - Newsletters - Ads Other Skills: - Project Management: I have handled small to large teams - WordPress, Shopify, and WooCommerce Management - Social Media Marketing and Management - Google Ads - Facebook and Instagram Ads - Customer Services - Client Account Management in Agencies - Email Marketing - Canva Bookkeeping: I can perform the following: Use the Pastel program, perform Supplier and Customer Invoices, Credit and Debit notes, process Payments and Receipts, Bank Reconciliations, General journals, General ledger, VAT control accounts (South African), Inventories, Trial Balance, Balance Sheets, and Income Statements. I also have experience in the Sales and Marketing field. I worked in a transport (trucking company) for 5 years where I handled load schedules and all admin duties. I have good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. I'm in the process of learning graphic design using PhotoShop. And I'm also learning CSS, Python, Javascript, PHP, and MySQL.

  • Content Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Blog Writing
  • Content SEO
  • Content Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Article Writing
  • Content Strategy
  • English
  • SEO Audit
  • Recipe Writing
Gretchen L.

Melkbosstrand, South Africa

$30/hr
4.7
182 jobs

Graduated from the University of South Africa, I currently hold various part-time positions and continue to seek various job opportunities in order to compliment my career as professional freelance Content Writer, Project Manager, Online Marketeer Extraordinaire. Having several years’ worth of experience as top content writer, digital marketing manager for numerous companies online and internationally, I am now looking to commit to companies wanting to improve their corporate culture and bottom-line profits. With the above said, I am currently looking into, and strongly considering various job opportunities. With my preference being content creation, marketing, and web design, I am more than willing to take on whatever is granted to me, and I assure you that will not regret to make me a part of your team. I vow to give my all, meet and even exceed expectations! - Skills: Web Design & Development (Responsiveness included) Article Writing (Academic and Commercial) Events coordination Blogging Content writing Copywriting Reports Advertising Website Content Creation Product and company descriptions SEO writing Marketing - Social Media included & eMail campaigns LinkedIn marketing & lead generation Other noteworthy skills, personality traits & work ethics: - Love for travel - Excellent communication skills in English - Critical Thinking - Open minded and adaptable - Passionate - Good general knowledge - Expert knowledge in the fields of philosophy, religion, culture, travel - Interested in the world around me - Fascinated with all walks of life and different cultures - Analytical - Organized and detail oriented - Attuned to making solid and well thought-over decisions - Ability to work under pressure - Articulate and intelligent - Able to work in a team - Able to work solitary and independently - Willingness to learn - Fast learner - Proactive - Conscientious - Honest, trustworthy & reliable - Hard working - Empathetic - Friendly - Diligent - Motivated - Creative - Ability to generate ideas - Logical - Photography skills

  • Content Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • WordPress
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Academic Writing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Email Copywriting
  • Brand Marketing
  • Content Strategy
  • Website Copywriting
Yolanda T.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$50/hr
5.0
16 jobs

Engaging, Well-Researched, and Impactful Content - Every Time! I specialize in SEO-driven content and multi-channel storytelling for fintech platforms, brokers, SaaS companies, and digital brands. I deliver ready-to-publish content that requires zero additional editing. My writing is polished, engaging, and research-backed, designed to captivate readers and drive results. What I Offer: - Creative Writing & Storytelling: Articles, blogs, brand narratives, and thought leadership pieces. - SEO Copywriting: Persuasive website content, sales copy, and high-converting landing pages. - Proofreading & Editing: Refining clarity, flow, and grammar for error-free, professional writing. - Research-driven Articles: Well-structured, informative content tailored to your audience. - Social Media Content: High-impact Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn posts. - Content Strategy & Brand Positioning: Helping businesses communicate effectively and connect with the right audience. Why Work With Me? - Expert Research & Writing - Factually accurate, informative, and engaging content tailored to your industry. - Publication-ready Quality - My work is polished and ready to go, saving you time. - Versatility Across Industries - I adapt seamlessly to your niche and topics from lifestyle and health to fintech and SaaS. - Detail-oriented & Deadline-driven - High-quality work delivered on time, every time. Need compelling articles, persuasive copy, or strategic content? Let’s create something exceptional. Send me a message and let’s get started!

  • Content Management
  • Content Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • SEO Writing
  • FinTech
  • Financial Writing
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Blog Writing
  • Thought Leadership Content
  • On-Page SEO
  • Copy Editing
  • Content Strategy
  • Proofreading
  • Digital Marketing
  • Article Writing

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