Communication Officer

Peoplefinder Career Placements; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplefinder Career Placements in Somerset West seeks a Communications Officer to support an ethical and sustainability programme in Agriculture. The role emphasizes executing the communications plan, creating and distributing newsletters via MailChimp, and maintaining digital records.

The successful candidate will edit articles, manage website content on WordPress, and assist with training logistics and data reporting. Strong writing and multitasking abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric with a qualification in Communications.
• A tertiary qualification in language.
• Knowledge of database management and recordkeeping practices.
• Knowledge of software applications.
• Website and graphic design skills supported with knowledge of Canva and WordPress.
• Knowledge of and experience working with MailChimp.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and the ability to provide support to the company, including general operational duties.
• Proven skills to work on technical (IT) platforms.
• Excellent written, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects at a time.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and executing the Communication Plan and Digital Recordkeeping.
• Compiling, editing, translating, and distributing newsletters via MailChimp and other communications.
• Ensuring all outgoing communication meets high-quality standards and is proofread.
• Compiling annual reports and marketing materials.
• Keeping website content current and relevant.
• Assisting with website updates and streamlining.
• Assisting with administration and oversight of Capacity Building/training programs.
• Editing and reviewing articles, contracts, and reports.
• Compiling and maintaining databases for communication purposes.
• Ensuring regular and up-to-date social media communications.
• Coordinating and scheduling of training events and program logistics.
• Managing registrations, attendance, and administration for training events.
• Understanding the fundamentals and principles to answer stakeholder questions through the review of SAQs.
• Assisting with day-to-day administrative and operational functions.
• Supporting office events and activities.
• Tracking data on social media platforms and compiling regular statistics and reports.
• Maintaining a professional company profile in external communications and engagements.
• Coordinating and strategising articles and communications for external publications.
• Coordinating and strategising event attendance.

Skills

Written communication

Editing

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Multitasking

IT literacy

Organizational skills

Education

Matric with Communications qualification

Tertiary qualification in language

Tools

MailChimp

Canva

WordPress

Database software

Job description

Communication Officer

Our client in the Agriculture Industry requires the services of a Communication Officer to play a crucial role in their ethical and sustainability programme.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key performance areas:

• Implementing and executing the Communication Plan and Digital Recordkeeping.
• Compiling, editing, translating, and distributing newsletters via MailChimp and other communications.
• Ensuring all outgoing communication meets high-quality standards and is proofread.
• Compiling annual reports and marketing materials.
• Keeping website content current and relevant.
• Assisting with website updates and streamlining.
• Assisting with administration and oversight of Capacity Building/training programs.
• Editing and reviewing articles, contracts, and reports.
• Compiling and maintaining databases for communication purposes.
• Ensuring regular and up-to-date social media communications.
• Coordinating and scheduling of training events and program logistics.
• Managing registrations, attendance, and administration for training events.
• Understanding the fundamentals and principles to answer stakeholder questions through the review of SAQs.
• Assisting with day-to-day administrative and operational functions.
• Supporting office events and activities.
• Tracking data on social media platforms and compiling regular statistics and reports.
• Maintaining a professional company profile in external communications and engagements.
• Coordinating and strategising articles and communications for external publications.
• Coordinating and strategising event attendance.

Desired Experience & Qualification

The successful candidate must have:

• Matric with a qualification in Communications.
• A tertiary qualification in language.
• Knowledge of database management and recordkeeping practices.
• Knowledge of software applications.
• Website and graphic design skills supported with knowledge of Canva and WordPress.
• Knowledge of and experience working with MailChimp.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and the ability to provide support to the company, including general operational duties.
• Proven skills to work on technical (IT) platforms.
• Excellent written, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects at a time.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you do send an email to the recruiter directly, please state the position you are applying for.

Package & Remuneration

To be discussed during the interview stage.