Company Human Sciences Research Council Reference Ref No HSRC Pub Copy 062020
Published
05062020
Contract Type
Contract
36 Months
Salary
Market Related
Location
Nationwide, Nationwide, South Africa
Introduction
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires the services of freelancers in the various functions below. The names of successful applicants will be placed on a database, which signifies that the freelancer has been approved by HR in terms of the criteria required for the particular function and is therefore employable. It does not, however, signal the existence of a contract or even a guarantee of work. Work will be assigned directly to freelancers by the relevant Editorial Project Managers on a projectbyproject basis, depending on the project requirements and freelancer availability, and will include a project specific brief. The database will be valid for the period 01 October 2020 to 30 September 2023. Time frames and remuneration will be project specific.
Job Functions
Publication
Industries
Research
Specification
The Publishing unit of the Human Sciences Research Council requires a freelance copy writer to provide high quality marketing content for its scholarly publications. In addition to the responsibilities and requirements set out below, there may be a projectspecific brief.
Key responsibilities
Generate content for advertising, marketing or promotional material and shape the content for specific audiences such as media overviews, advertorials and editorials
Requirements
Key requirements
Proven experience in copy writing
In your CV, include a list of advertorial copy andor promotional material where you were responsible for the content
Attach three diverse examples, e.g. one report, one advertorial, one media overview
Application Procedure
Submit a detailed CV
Include at least two contactable references.
Please note the following
Ensure you use Google Chrome or Firefox from a computer or laptop, and not a cell phone
Only your CV can be uploaded on the first page after you have registeredlogged in.
ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS can be uploaded on the Document tab on your profile
Attachments must be less than 2 MB.
Clearly indicate the reference number in the subject line.
Closing date 30 June 2020 at 1630. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Only candidates who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their application.
We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment
APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.