Communications Officer

Placements24; Hurlingham; On-site; ARS 22,915,000 - 34,830,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Central Sandton location

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Communications Officer for a prominent charity in Sandton to enhance public profile and stakeholder engagement. You will craft messages that articulate impact and inspire support across Gauteng, managing digital, print, and media channels while ensuring consistent brand messaging.

The role requires storytelling excellence, strong writing and editing skills, and a passion for amplifying the non-profit voice across diverse media.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Communications Officer or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in social media management and content creation tools.
• Experience in media relations and public relations is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of communication principles and best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies across platforms (digital, print, media).
• Create engaging content, including press releases, social updates, newsletters, and website copy.
• Manage the organization's social media presence and online engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and journalists.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze communication effectiveness.

Skills

Storytelling

Content creation

Social media management

Media relations

Editing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism/marketing

Tools

CMS platforms

Social media tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent charity in the bustling hub of Sandton , is seeking a creative and strategic Communications Officer to enhance its public profile and stakeholder engagement. This role is instrumental in crafting and disseminating compelling messages that articulate the organization's impact and inspire support across Gauteng . You will manage various communication channels, develop engaging content, and ensure consistent brand messaging. The ideal candidate is an excellent storyteller, adept at utilizing diverse media, and passionate about amplifying the voice of the non-profit sector. This is an excellent opportunity to shape public perception and drive engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies across various platforms (digital, print, media).
• Create engaging content, including press releases, social media updates, newsletters, and website copy.
• Manage the organization's social media presence and online engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and journalists.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication materials.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze communication effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Communications Officer or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in social media management and content creation tools.
• Experience in media relations and public relations is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of communication principles and best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant and central location in Sandton .
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact through effective communication.