Proofreader - Contract
Remuneration: | market-related |
Location: | Cape Town |
Job level: | Junior/Mid |
Type: | Contract |
Reference: | #SHF01 |
Company: | ninety9cents |
Our Cape Town office is looking for a proofreader to join our proofreading team.
Role Summary:
- Proofread and edit all material
- Ensure copy is in line with the style guide of the particular brand (you are working on)
- Translate copy from English to Afrikaans and vice versa
- Check the final sign-off of proofs before it goes to print
Minimum relevant experience and skills/attributes required:
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Proficient in MS Office (MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint)
- A good command of both English and Afrikaans languages (superb language skills)
- At least two years’ working experience in Proofreading and Editing (translating English and Afrikaans)
- Experience in and knowledge of Adobe InDesign (will be advantageous)
- Excellent communication and multi-tasking skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Attributes needed: Ability to work well under pressure, confident, energetic, proactive, reliable, accountable with good follow-through, meticulous with attention to detail
Other:
- Willing to work on alcohol brands
- Flexible to work beyond normal working hours (overtime if and when required)
- Willing to work on-site (at the Cape Town office if and when required)
- Drivers licence with own vehicle
Posted on 23 Jul 12:47, Closing date 21 Aug