Communications and Marketing Officer

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time employment

Health insurance

Generous leave and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Communications and Marketing Officer to spearhead outreach in Benoni, driving the organization's message across platforms and enhancing public awareness. You will develop and implement integrated communication plans, manage social media, create engaging content, coordinate events, and build relations with media and community stakeholders.

The role demands storytelling, digital marketing skills, and a passion for social impact, with on-site work to strengthen

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, marketing, or public relations, preferably in non-profit.
• Ability to create engaging content for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing, social media management, and analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with storytelling flair.
• Experience in event coordination and media relations.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication and marketing plans to enhance brand visibility and program reach.
• Create compelling content for website, social media, email newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence across relevant platforms.
• Organize and promote events, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and community stakeholders.
• Monitor communication trends and analyze campaign performance to optimize strategies.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Public relations

Event coordination

Media relations

Analytics

Storytelling

Digital marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing/Journalism

Tools

Social media tools

Email marketing

Web analytics

Job description

Our client is looking for a creative and strategic Communications and Marketing Officer to spearhead their outreach efforts in Benoni . This role is vital in shaping and amplifying the organization's message across all platforms, ensuring greater public awareness and engagement with their charitable mission. You will develop and implement comprehensive communication and marketing strategies, manage social media presence, create engaging content, and coordinate public relations activities. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller, adept at digital marketing, and passionate about using communication to drive social impact. This position requires a consistent on-site presence to effectively manage local outreach and build community connections.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication and marketing plans to enhance brand visibility and program reach.
• Create compelling content for various channels, including website, social media, email newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence across relevant platforms.
• Organize and promote events, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and community stakeholders.
• Monitor communication trends and analyze campaign performance to optimize strategies.

Requirements

• Proven experience in communications, marketing, or public relations, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging content for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing tools, social media management, and analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for storytelling.
• Experience in event coordination and media relations.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for annual increments.
• Stable, full-time employment with a dedicated team.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Generous paid leave and holiday benefits.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance skills in communications and marketing.