Applications are open for the Sub-Saharan Africa Content Strategy Lead position at Canva, offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced content strategy, business operations, partnerships or digital media professional to contribute to Canva’s continued growth across African markets. The position is a 12-month full-time contract based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a remote work arrangement. According to the vacancy announcement, the successful candidate will be paid a day rate and will take responsibility for developing and executing content strategies that support Canva’s growth objectives across Sub-Saharan Africa. The opportunity is particularly suited to professionals with a strong understanding of African markets, local content trends, digital audiences, creator ecosystems and data-driven content performance. About Canva Canva is a global visual communication and design platform built around the mission of empowering the world to design. The company has developed a significant international user base, with more than 250 million monthly active users across more than 190 countries. As Canva continues to expand globally, locally relevant content is increasingly important to its strategy. The Sub-Saharan Africa Content Strategy Lead will therefore play an important role in ensuring that Canva’s content resonates with users across the region while contributing to measurable business outcomes. The successful candidate will join Canva’s Content team and work closely with the Sub-Saharan Africa Country Manager, Sub-Saharan Design Lead and teams working across SEO, localisation, creators, product, marketing and partnerships. What the Content Strategy Lead Will Do The Sub-Saharan Africa Content Strategy Lead will be responsible for treating content as a growth engine within the region. The role will involve developing country-level content strategies and identifying opportunities to improve content relevance, discovery, engagement, activation, retention and revenue. Among the key responsibilities are: Developing and executing country-level content strategies. Identifying content growth opportunities within Sub-Saharan Africa. Managing content health, quality and production. Ensuring content reflects local cultures, trends and audience preferences. Monitoring content performance and using data to inform strategic decisions. Ensuring relevant local content is effectively surfaced through search, recommendations and editorial channels. Leading local editorial strategies across Canva platforms and surfaces. Identifying cultural moments and trends that can be activated through collaboration with Marketing, Social and PR teams. Gathering insights from sales teams, partners and local stakeholders. Working with country teams to identify and solve content challenges. Building relationships with local creators and partners. Supporting the development of a thriving local content ecosystem. Exploring scalable approaches involving AI-supported workflows, creators, localisation and partnerships. The position combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, making it suitable for someone who can move between high-level business objectives and practical content delivery. Who Is Canva Looking For? Canva is seeking a strategic thinker who understands how content can contribute to business growth and who is comfortable operating in a fast-moving technology environment. Applicants should ideally have 3–5 or more years of experience in content strategy, regional business strategy and operations, partnerships or similar roles. Experience in high-growth technology, content, media or global marketplace companies would be particularly relevant. Candidates should demonstrate a deep understanding of content, trends and aesthetics within their market or markets. Cultural curiosity and the ability to identify what resonates with local users will also be important. The ideal candidate should possess: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent cross-functional stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities. A proactive and solutions-focused approach. Experience working in fast-paced and constantly changing environments. Experience managing content production workflows. Experience supporting partnerships and/or activating local creators. Strong knowledge of relevant geographic markets. Relevant language capabilities and cultural knowledge. The ability to collaborate effectively across different time zones. Canva is also looking for someone who can translate broader regional strategies into practical country-level plans and work closely with design and other specialist teams to execute those plans. A Focus on Local Content and African Markets One of the major elements of the position is local relevance. The successful candidate will be expected to understand cultural moments, trends and content preferences within Sub-Saharan Africa and use these insights to help Canva deliver experiences that feel relevant to local users. This includes working with creators, partners, marketing teams and other stakeholders to identify opportunities that can strengthen Canva’s presence and engagement within the region. The role therefore goes beyond traditional content management. It combines market intelligence, editorial strategy, analytics, creator engagement, partnerships and business growth. Professional Growth and Learning Opportunities Canva says the role will provide exposure to different aspects of strategy and operations within a high-growth technology company. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on emerging areas including AI-powered content innovation, international expansion and complex global content ecosystems. The position will also provide opportunities to collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across Canva. Through the company’s content strategy development infrastructure and professional development programmes, the successful applicant can develop skills in strategic thinking, data analysis, commercial decision-making, navigating ambiguity and emerging technologies. This makes the opportunity potentially valuable for professionals seeking to strengthen their careers in technology, content strategy, international business and digital growth. Contract and Work Arrangement The key details of the vacancy are: Position: Sub-Saharan Africa Content Strategy Lead Company: Canva Contract duration: 12 months Employment: Full-time contract Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Work arrangement: Remote Payment: Day rate Team: Content Applicants should note that this is specifically advertised as a 12-month contract, rather than a permanent position. How to Apply for the Canva Job Professionals interested in the Sub-Saharan Africa Content Strategy Lead position should review the full vacancy requirements and submit their applications through Canva’s official careers website. Candidates should ensure that their applications clearly demonstrate relevant experience in content strategy, business operations, partnerships, analytics, local market knowledge and cross-functional collaboration. Final Thoughts The Canva Sub-Saharan Africa Content Strategy Lead opportunity offers experienced professionals the chance to work with a globally recognised technology company while helping shape content strategy for one of the world’s most diverse and rapidly developing regions. With a 12-month contract, full-time schedule and remote working arrangement, the position could appeal to professionals who combine strategic thinking with strong knowledge of African audiences, digital content, creators, partnerships and data-driven growth. Candidates who can understand local markets, identify emerging trends, manage stakeholders and turn content insights into measurable business outcomes are encouraged to explore the opportunity and apply through Canva’s official recruitment platform. 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