Afrikaans South Africa Content Writer - South Africa Content Gaps

Location: South Africa remote work-from-home position

Pay: $6.50 USD per hour

Contract: Self-employed contractor. Responsible for own taxes. No benefits. 

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Line Manager: Liesel Melladay  Recruiter: Meikay Cheng   Hiring Manager: Wendy Pienaar

Join our passionate team at Twinkl, contributing to online content creation for South African teachers. This role is part of the existing Twinkl South Africa team, which is dedicated to producing CAPS-aligned resources that address content gaps and customer requests. Your primary collaboration will be with the rest of the South African content writer team, editors, and designers to create Afrikaans resources.

Weekly activities include:

• Creating Afrikaans resources for multiple grades and subjects to support teaching and learning.
• Aligning keywords with CAPS categories using your teacher's knowledge and research skills.
• Producing resources in response to customer needs and current teaching methodologies.
• Participating in team discussions to generate new ideas.
• Communicating effectively with the GM team, editors, designers, and illustrators.
• Managing administrative tasks associated with the role.
• Translating existing English resources into Afrikaans,

Our ideal candidate is passionate about contributing to the education community, possesses good CAPS knowledge, and is a creative thinker willing to explore unfamiliar learning areas. 

Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds primary qualified teacher status (PGCE, B.Ed, or equivalent degree).
• Has 3 years of full classroom teaching experience.
• Excels in communication within a close-knit team.
• Demonstrates detailed and up-to-date knowledge of CAPS.
• Can confidently work across different IT platforms.
• Understands the unique pressures and educational trends in the South African teaching community.
• Has a drive for continuous professional development.
• Has a reliable internet connection and necessary IT equipment for remote work.
• Is equipped with solar or inverter power for uninterrupted work during load-shedding.

You will collaborate with Liesel Melladay (Teacher Team Leader), the Growth Marketing team, the South African team of qualified teachers, and our in-house design and illustration teams.

To apply, submit a cover letter outlining your interest and explaining how your skills and experience align with the specific role. Twinkl is an Equal Opportunities Employer, dedicated to building an inclusive workplace. If you require adjustments to the application process, please mention it in your cover letter.

Benefits

Why Twinkl is a great place to be:

• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture that prioritises people.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our Employee Network Program, including groups for LGBTQ+, People of Colour, Disabilities (visible and invisible), Women in Tech, and Working Parents.