Job Description

Location:

r emote

Type:

Freelance (project-based)

Industry:

Health, safety and environmental (HSE)/Visual Communications

Company:

Jincom

About us

Jincom is a global leader in visual communication for high-risk industries. We transform complex HSE procedures into clear, engaging visual content; including illustrated standards, animations, toolkits, and training modules which are used by leading companies in mining, construction, energy (oil and gas), and manufacturing.

Our work reaches multinational workforces across the globe, helping make safety accessible across literacy levels and languages.

What we're looking for

We're seeking a freelance writer with a strong technical writing background to help us develop concise, accurate, and engaging HSE content that translates well into visual formats. You'll work alongside illustrators, animators, designers and the rest of the writing team to create scripts for health and safety media, such as visual standards, toolbox talks, e-learnings, storyboards, training content, etc.

Location

Ideally based in Cape Town

Key responsibilities

Reading and understanding client briefs, with the help of client managers

Research and write clear, structured safety communication content (scripts, procedures, posters, toolbox talks) based off of client SOPs, incident reports,

Translate technical HSE content into plain English

Write to storyboard format for animations and illustrated guides

Collaborate with visual teams to ensure accurate, visual-friendly writing

Revise content based on feedback from internal reviewers and clients

What we offer

Flexible, remote freelance work with a global creative team

Opportunities to work on high-profile international projects

A collaborative environment with a strong visual and social impact

Consistent project opportunities for the right candidate

Requirements

Proven experience in technical writing, HSE content development, or safety communications

Ability to write clearly and concisely for a diverse workforce (low literacy or multilingual environments)

Ability to clearly explain how to express an idea visually, not just verbally

Strong grasp of visual storytelling principles

Experience with industries such as mining, construction, energy, or manufacturing preferred

Familiarity with visual formats (e.g. illustrated standards, e-learning modules, explainer videos) is a bonus

Excellent written English

Chosen candidates will be asked to complete a writer's test to expose you to the typical tasks/projects you'll be expected to work on

To apply, please send your CV, writing samples (especially visual or safety-focused), and rates to hr@jincom.com with the subject line: Freelance Writer Application - Jincom.