Writer · Listener · Thinker

About Me

I am a digital copywriter with an Undergraduate degree in Media, Political Science, and Industrial Sociology and an Honours degree in Political Communications. I believe words have the power to bring real change — and I use that belief to help businesses grow their online presence in a way that actually matters.

Ilhaam Bardien

What I Do

From crafting the right words to building the right strategy — here's how I help businesses show up online.

01

Content Writing

Compelling, audience-focused articles and blogs that educate, engage, and keep readers coming back.

02

Digital Content Strategy

Content calendars and strategic planning that keep your brand consistently visible and on-message.

03

Social Media Copy

Scroll-stopping captions and posts that grow your community and put your brand in the conversation.

04

Marketing Communications

Newsletters, email campaigns, and marketing collateral that turn readers into loyal customers.

Past Experience

2022 – Present

Digital Copywriter

Intelligent Debt Management

Writing blogs, sales mailers, and internal communications. Work includes copy for infographics and implementing brand tone and voice across all channels.

2020 – 2021

Account Manager

Contentellect

Direct communication with SaaS clients, SEO-optimised blog writing, keyword research, content calendar creation, and competitor analysis. Also managed and edited a team of writers.

2020

Freelance Writer

Contentellect

Researched and wrote about technical topics across SaaS businesses — including cryptocurrency, HR software, revenue operations platforms, and freight transport.

2019 – 2020

Digital Content Creator Intern

Highbury Media

Identified and wrote stories for popular online publications including Wedding Etc., Cape Town Etc., Getaway Online, and Popular Mechanics South Africa.