Communications and Advocacy Officer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Impactful role

Competitive benefits

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Communications and Advocacy Officer to drive the organisation's messaging and public engagement from Benoni. The role will shape communications strategies, craft engaging content for various platforms, and support advocacy campaigns with stakeholders.

You will balance remote strategic work with in-person community engagement, delivering effective outreach and strengthening media relations within the charity sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, public relations, or advocacy, preferably in the Charity & Voluntary sector.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and social media management.
• Experience in media relations and public speaking.
• Strong understanding of advocacy strategies and policy environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies and advocacy plans.
• Create compelling content for website, social media, press releases, and newsletters.
• Manage media relations and respond to public inquiries.
• Support advocacy efforts by researching policy issues and engaging with stakeholders.
• Monitor media coverage and public discourse relevant to the organization's mission.
• Organize and promote public awareness campaigns and events.

Skills

Communications

Public relations

Advocacy

Content creation

Media relations

Social media management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Communications and Advocacy Officer to join their team in Benoni . This role is responsible for shaping and disseminating the organization's message, raising awareness, and advocating for key issues within the Charity & Voluntary sector. You will develop engaging content across various platforms, manage media relations, and support advocacy campaigns to influence public opinion and policy. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for a balance between remote strategic work and essential in-person collaboration and community engagement within the Benoni area, ensuring effective communication and outreach.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies and advocacy plans.
• Create compelling content for website, social media, press releases, and newsletters.
• Manage media relations and respond to public inquiries.
• Support advocacy efforts by researching policy issues and engaging with stakeholders.
• Monitor media coverage and public discourse relevant to the organization's mission.
• Organize and promote public awareness campaigns and events.

Requirements

• Proven experience in communications, public relations, or advocacy, preferably in the Charity & Voluntary sector.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and social media management.
• Experience in media relations and public speaking.
• Strong understanding of advocacy strategies and policy environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, balancing remote and in-office responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and in-person collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development in communications and advocacy.
• Make a significant impact by shaping public perception and driving social change.
• Supportive and dynamic team environment in Benoni .
• Comprehensive benefits package.