Editorial Assistant (Remote) – RecruitMyMom | Part-Time Work From Home

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Editorial Assistant (Remote) – RecruitMyMom | Part-Time Work From Home Job 2026 (R250–R300 Per Hour)

Looking for a flexible remote writing job in South Africa? RecruitMyMom is hiring an Editorial Assistant on a part-time independent contract basis. This fully remote opportunity is perfect for experienced writers, editors, journalists, and corporate communications professionals who have strong English writing and proofreading skills and want to build expertise in ESG, sustainability, and corporate reporting.

Job Overview

  • Position: Editorial Assistant
  • Company: RecruitMyMom
  • Job Type: Independent Contract
  • Work Schedule: Part-Time (Approximately 10 Hours Per Week)
  • Location: Remote (Work From Home)
  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Salary: R250 – R300 per hour
  • Posted: 30 June 2026

About the Role

You will work closely with the Managing Director of a corporate communications and advisory consultancy, supporting the creation and editing of professional corporate publications. This includes integrated reports, sustainability reports, ESG disclosures, governance reports, and annual reports for listed companies and public entities.

The role combines business writing, technical editing, proofreading, research, and data verification in a flexible remote working environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft and update integrated, annual, governance, and committee reports.
  • Write ESG and sustainability reporting content.
  • Simplify complex financial and operational information into reader-friendly business language.
  • Copy-edit and proofread corporate reports.
  • Ensure consistency, grammar, formatting, and document accuracy.
  • Cross-check financial information against reports and spreadsheets.
  • Verify tables, charts, and supporting corporate data.
  • Assist in creating stakeholder interview questionnaires and templates.
  • Learn and apply international reporting standards, including:
    • International Integrated Reporting Framework
    • GRI Standards
    • IFRS Sustainability Disclosures
    • JSE Reporting Guidance
    • King V Principles

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have:

  • 3–6 years of experience in:
    • Corporate writing
    • Technical publishing
    • Institutional editing
    • Professional copy-editing
  • Excellent English writing and proofreading skills.
  • Strong business writing ability.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet publication deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

A qualification in one of the following is advantageous:

  • English
  • Journalism
  • Corporate Communications
  • Sustainability
  • Business Management
  • Finance
  • Economics

Additional advantages include:

  • Experience preparing integrated reports for JSE-listed companies.
  • Knowledge of ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks.

Software Skills Required

  • Advanced Microsoft Word
  • Document version tracking
  • Professional formatting and styles
  • Cloud-based collaboration platforms

Benefits

  • Fully remote work-from-home position.
  • Flexible part-time schedule.
  • Competitive hourly rate of R250–R300.
  • Opportunity to specialise in ESG and sustainability reporting.
  • Professional development in international corporate reporting standards.
  • Healthy work-life balance.

Why Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for experienced editors, proofreaders, business writers, journalists, and communications professionals seeking flexible remote work while developing highly sought-after ESG and sustainability reporting expertise.

Application Closing: Apply as soon as possible.

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