Job description

We are looking for a meticulous, well organised and efficient editor with strong type-setting experience to join the team responsible for maintaining and developing the integrity and professionalism of all our qualifications learning material – including workshop content, business documentation and stakeholder communication.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all content and written material is relevant, current and correct; that all relevant material is timeously prepared for client delivery; and that content development processes are supported. 

If appointed you will be required to demonstrate the ability to work and excel under pressure; and will be able to manage multiple tasks concurrently, in alignment with our Content Development plan.

Please note that this is an office-based position.

Company Description

Our purpose is fulfilment in the workplace.

TowerStone exists to help and empower leaders to find fulfilment in their workplace, so they can lead and empower their teams to find fulfilment in the workplace, inspiring all their Brand Ambassadors to drive company performance.

Requirements

Capabilities

It is imperative that you have the ability to:

• Proofread, edit, format and write compelling copy – whether for marketing, workbook content, general communication or website purposes.
• Conduct thorough research regarding topics which are included in our written material.
• Consolidate quantitative and qualitative data for workshop purposes.
• Write reports based on quantitative and qualitative data as well as output from workshops to establish next actions.
• Think creatively and out of the box to ensure that our material is engaging for all levels of delegates and across all industries.

Skills and experience:

• Tertiary degree NQF level 8 in a related field.
• Three years’ professional editing experience.
• Exceptional English written and spoken skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent copywriting, proofreading, editing and formatting skills.
• Applicants with experience in developing and maintaining leadership and organisational development content will be given preference.

Competencies:

• Paying attention to detail: Taking care to check every detail, ensuring that all work output is delivered professionally and that any inconsistencies are resolved without impacting on client service.
• Thinking in a structured manner: Assimilating information from various sources and organising them into a logical, user-friendly structure while maintaining and adapting it to accommodate new elements over time, despite work pressure and deadlines.
• Being proactive: Planning ahead to ensure accurate and timely delivery, and taking initiative e.g. giving suggestions regarding improved practices, processes and efficiencies.
• Displaying resilience: Bouncing back and continuing to work towards the vision with purpose and focus in the face of difficulties.
• Being adaptable: Adapting to new work procedures resulting from team or management changes, and mutual team goals while working in a diverse team within TowerStone.
• Applying new learnings: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner, participating in learning activities that result in improved knowledge and skills, and acquiring knowledge of all products and services within TowerStone.
• Building working relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate accomplishing work goals.
• Contributing to team success: Actively participating as a team member to move the team towards the completion of goals, regularly sharing information and contributing freely in team discussion.
• Making a positive impact: Creating a positive first impression through professional spoken, written and body language and grooming, commanding attention and respect, showing an air of confidence, displaying a professional demeanour by exhibiting a calm appearance and responding openly and warmly when dealing with others.
• Being innovative: Generating innovative solutions in work situations and trying novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

In addition to being evaluated on your functional, relational and creative ability, you will be evaluated based on the manner in which you live the TowerStone brand as we blend passion and humility to lead TowerStone as a professional, caring organisation of the highest integrity.

In so doing, we fulfil our promise of helping our clients to maximise their potential through values-driven leadership.

Applications must consist of a up to date CV, including a one-page motivation stating why you are the ideal candidate for this position.  Please address this to Lara Whittaker submitted via email to

moc.labolg-enotsrewot@rekattihw.aral

Closing date for applications are 18 March 2020.

Posted on 03 Mar 13:28