Proofreader & QA Specialist (Johannesburg)

Sherbet Agency is a dynamic advertising agency located in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. Known for our fresh-thinking and ambitious approach, we excel in crafting innovative strategies that foster genuine engagement.

We are looking for a Proofreader & QA Specialist to be our final line of defense. You are the person who stops a typo from becoming a tweet, and a broken link from becoming a 404 disaster.

You aren’t just looking for spelling mistakes (though you spot those from a mile away). You are looking at logic, flow, formatting, and functionality. You ensure that what we promised the client in the brief is exactly what we deliver—pixel-perfect and error-free.

What you’ll be doing

1.⁠ ⁠Linguistic Perfection (The Proofreading)

• Copy Checking: Scrutinising copy, social media posts, web copy, proposals, and internal documents for grammar, spelling, and syntax errors.
• Tone Police: Ensuring all content aligns perfectly with the client’s unique voice and the internal Sherbet brand guidelines.
• Fact-Checking: Verifying names, dates, stats, and claims to ensure absolute accuracy.

2.⁠ ⁠Functional Excellence (The QA)

• Digital QA: Testing all links
• Design QA: checking creative layouts against the original brief. Are the fonts correct? Is the padding consistent? Does the logo have enough breathing room?
• Brief Compliance: Double-checking that every deliverable ticks every box on the client’s request list.

Who You Are

The Grammar Geek: You have strong opinions on the Oxford Comma and know the difference between an en-dash and an em-dash.
The Detail Detective: You notice when a pixel is out of place or when a hyperlink leads to the wrong destination.
The Calm in the Chaos: Agency life is fast. You can switch between checking a 50-page proposal and checking caption without losing your cool.
The Communicator: You can give feedback to writers and designers constructively and clearly.

Requirements

Experience: 5 years of experience in proofreading, copy editing, or QA, preferably in an agency environment.
FMCG experience: Experience with proofreading FMCG and retail-related adverts and content
Tech Stack: Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace. Familiarity with CMS platforms (WordPress) and project management tools (Monday) is a massive plus.
Education: A degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent portfolio/experience).