Scriptwriter (Junior / Mid / Senior)

Bring brand stories to life through smart, engaging scripts for global clients

Location: Somerset East, Eastern Cape (In-house Relocation support offered) | Salary: Junior: R15kR20k | Mid-weight: R20kR30k | Senior: R25kR35k per month

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in explainer video production, creating smart, story-driven content for major international brands including Pfizer, GitLab, and the World Bank. With a focus on simplifying the complex, their creative team thrives in a fast-paced, high-output environment based in the scenic town of Somerset East.

The role involves close collaboration with producers, designers, and animators to ensure each script delivers on vision and impact.

• Bring 110 years of scriptwriting experience into a high-output creative environment
• Collaborate with production teams to interpret and deliver on client visions
• Write engaging scripts that simplify complex concepts across diverse industries
• Coordinate with animators and designers to align final output with the script
• Support producers on multiple concurrent projects (with up to 100 active projects)
• Join client calls to clarify objectives and receive feedback

• 110 years of professional scriptwriting experience (agency or journalism backgrounds welcome)
• University degree preferred (especially in Journalism or English Language for junior candidates)
• Highly creative with a strong grasp of narrative and structure
• Able to quickly understand complex topics and simplify them into clear messaging
• Comfortable working across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills and adaptability

• Flights to relocate covered
• First months rent and security deposit paid (deposit is yours to keep when you leave)
• Hands-on help finding accommodation in Somerset East
• Live and work at the foot of the Boschberg Mountains with low living costs, no traffic, and a lifestyle rich in natural beauty