Digital Content & Project Specialist
| Remuneration: | negotiable depending on experience |
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Remote work: | Only remote work |
| Education level: | Diploma |
| Job level: | Mid/Senior |
| Travel requirement: | Occasional |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #Nexus DCPS |
| Company: | GBS Nexus |
We are looking for an experienced
Digital Content & Project Specialist with strong capabilities in content creation, digital content management, project coordination, and website administration.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating digital content projects across multiple platforms and channels. This includes writing SEO-enabled blog content (leveraging AI tools where appropriate), creating LinkedIn and social media posts, managing content schedules and publishing workflows, and ensuring the consistent execution of digital campaigns and content initiatives.
In addition, the role includes updating and maintaining WordPress websites, coordinating content and project timelines, managing digital assets, and supporting the execution of webinars, reports, campaigns, and related business initiatives.
You must be highly organised, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Candidates are required to email their CVs plus samples of blog writing, SEO content, social media posts, website/content management work, and any relevant project co-ordination experience for analysis before interviews are arranged.
Skills requirements
- SEO content writing and optimization
- Blog and article writing (long-form and short-form)
- Digital content planning and editorial scheduling
- Social media content creation and management (LinkedIn and other platforms)
- Content publishing and workflow management
- Project co-ordination and deadline management
- WordPress website updates and content management
- Basic website/page design and formatting skills
- Use of AI tools to support content creation and productivity
- Excellent English-language skills (written and oral)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
Skills advantageous- Experience with SEO tools (e.g. Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Search Console)
- Website analytics and performance tracking
- Graphic/content design tools (e.g. Canva)
- Basic HTML/CSS knowledge
- Experience managing webinars, campaigns, or digital launches
- Content operations or marketing project management experience
- Understanding of B2B, professional services, or outsourcing industries
Personal skills/attributes- Highly organised with strong project management abilities
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Strong attention to detail and quality control
- Ability to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously
- Creative thinker with strong execution capability
- Reliable, consistent, and deadline-driven
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Professional work ethic and accountability
Posted on 07 May 08:54, Closing date 6 Jul