Overview
Proofreader Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ninety9cents
Title: Proofreader
Company: ninety9cents
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Description
Our Cape Town office is looking for a Junior Proofreader to join our Proofreading Team.
Job Specification
- Proofread and edit copy on InDesign/Figma/Word/Adobe PDF
- Checking Prices/Grammages/Copy/Dates/Keylines/Store Names/Fabs/Spreadsheets
- Using RMS for prices
- Translate from English to Afrikaans and vice versa
- Ensure copy/format is in line with the style guide of the particular brand they are working on
- Providing feedback on errors when manager requests it
- Doing self as well as peer reviews
- Managing deadlines and communicating with manager if deadline can’t be met
- Help proofing across brands
Requirements
- 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 2 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
- Willing to work on-site 3 days a week (at the Cape Town office)
Work Level
Junior
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Cape Town