Impactful Communications Officer (Sandton)

Placements24

Hurlingham

On-site

ARS 22,915,000 - 34,830,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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.