Web Content Specialist _ CMD

WEB CONTENT SPECIALIST

(Payclass 10; Permanent Post)

ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS

COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT (CMD)

The Communication and Marketing Department (CMD) seeks to appoint a Web Content Specialist with a detailed and well-rounded understanding of digital/web content curation, management, writing and editing, website architecture, and working in a web content managing system (WCMS), such as Drupal or WordPress.

The role is in the Online Communications unit in CMD. This is an in-office position based at UCT’s campus precinct in Mowbray, Cape Town.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:

• NQF 6 qualification in a related field


• 6 years’ experience
  
  
  
  
  
  • in writing, editing and managing digital/web content
  
  
  • working in a web content management system
  
  
  
  
  
  

THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Knowledge of HTML and basic CSS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Contributing to web content strategy.


• Curating, managing, writing, updating and editing digital/web content.


• Managing digital/web content schedules.


• Liaising with digital/web content owners and managers about their content.


• Auditing websites for accuracy, currency and compliance with digital presence governance.


• Collating relevant web analytics.

The annual cost of employment, including benefits for 2026, is between R661 967 and R778 783.

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.


• Curriculum Vitae (CV).


• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement medical assessments.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms. Natasha Khan at [email protected] or 021650 3469

Telephone:                      021 650 3730                     Website:                 hr.uct.ac.za

Reference number:          1509                                 Closing date:          11th  November 2026

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