Communications Coordinator

Centre For Environmental Rights; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NGO based in South Africa is seeking a Communications Coordinator to enhance their media presence and implement communication strategies. The successful candidate will coordinate internal and external communications, engage with various stakeholders, and contribute to the organization's mission of advancing environmental and social justice. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential, as is a proactive nature and a collaborative spirit.

Benefits

Medical aid and pension subsidies

Generous leave

Wellness and psychosocial support

Study support

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years' practical experience as a communications coordinator.
• Experience in developing content for multiple social media platforms.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Nguni language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Communications and coordinate daily activities.
• Manage stakeholder and media engagement, including press releases.
• Assist in the development of internal and external communication materials.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent interpersonal skills

Tech-savvy

Proactive self-starter

Organised

Ability to distil complex information

Education

Degree in Communications or Journalism

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Google Cloud Applications

Adobe Suite

Canva

Job description

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) is seeking a Communications Coordinator to provide comprehensive support to our Communications and Media department.

The role involves carrying out various duties and functions to support the successful implementation of the Centre's communication plans and strategic objectives.

We are looking for a competent individual who thrives in identifying communication opportunities and who can distil complex information into curated digital storytelling.

Reporting to the Head of Communications, the successful candidate needs to be highly skilled and organised, flexible and able to facilitate running multiple internal and external communications activities, manage a busy activity calendar, and in coordinating commitments with different teams, partners and stakeholders.

This role will also handle several administrative responsibilities.

We welcome applicants who have a genuine interest and passion for advancing environmental and social justice, along with a commitment to the shared values of our organisation.

The CER is committed to diversity, inclusion and transformation and strives to reflect South Africa's racial, cultural, sex and gender diversity within its staff complement.

Candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups are strongly encouraged to apply for this post and will be preferred.

LocationCape Town or Johannesburg

Qualifications, skills and experienceA degree in communications, journalism or similar level of certificate qualificationsAt least 3-5 years' practical experience as a communications coordinator or similar capacityFluent in written and spoken English; fluency in Nguni language an advantageExcellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across the organisationPositive attitude, excellent networking skills, and strong capabilities in building support among a wide range of stakeholdersWell-organised, disciplined, capable of working independently with minimal supervision; an agile team player and can efficiently handle multiple tasksA proactive self-starter with attention to detail, able to meet deadlines and committed to providing high-quality media support and client serviceTech-savvy, proficient in MS Office Suite with experience in the use Cloud and digital applications like SharePoint database, Google cloud applications, MS Teams, Adobe suite, and Canva.Experience in developing content for multiple social media platformsAvailable to travel occasionallyKey responsibilitiesTeam and admin support : Provide support and assistance to the Head of Communications in coordinating the day-to-day activities such as meetings, updating calendars, ensuring deliverables by monitoring commitments and project outcomes.

Collaborate with internal staff / teams and external partners or stakeholders; attend to various administrative responsibilities such as travel plans, procurement and payment of invoices, monitoring service level agreements; help maintain the comms department files, records, databases and archives, ensure compliance to CER's various policies and procedures; etc.Stakeholder and media engagement : To meticulously support the planning and implementation of CER's communication strategy.

Coordinate the preparation, communication and implementation of various organisational public-facing events, media roundtables and CER partner activities.

Proactively attend to media enquiries and disseminate media releases according to CER's communication and media protocols.

Track media coverage timeously and update media lists.

Assist in the development of public relations material such as press releases and coordinate the facilitation of media interviews with relevant CER spokespeople.Reporting, monitoring, and evaluation : Support the production of various periodic reports according to identified outcomes including monthly, quarterly, annual and risk management reports.Internal communications : Contribute to the development and strengthening of CER's internal communications to foster positive organisational culture; support training staff members in improving relevant communication skills; assist CER in the development of content for internal and external audiences such as newsletters and periodic updates; etc.Transformation : Participate and contribute towards the Centre's ongoing diversity, inclusion and transformation objectives not only around the areas of communications and media but helping grow our support of Black and women-owned suppliers and service providers along our overarching commitment as an organisation towards transformation.The salary range for the position is between R – R (total cost to company).

The salary offered will be dependent on factors that include the qualifications, level of expertise, and experience of the successful candidate.

The salary package includes medical aid and pension subsidies.

At CER we value health, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

We therefore offer other benefits including generous leave, wellness and psychosocial support, and study support.

Working for the CERThe Centre for Environmental Rights is a non-profit organisation and law clinic of activist lawyers who work with communities and civil society organisations in South Africa to realise our Constitutional right to a healthy environment by advocating and litigating for environmental justice.

We seek a just, equitable, compassionate society which is resilient, celebrates diversity, and respects the inter-dependence between people and the environment.

We work across the following core themes : Mining, Pollution and Climate Change, Corporate Accountability & Transparency, and Activist Support & Training.

We have our main office in Cape Town, with another office in Johannesburg.

How to applyAll applications must be addressed to

• with the email subject line : "CER Communications Coordinator, Ref 04 / , Your Full Name", along with the following attachments :

A cover letter setting out your skills, relevant experience, and why you want to work at the CER;A copy of your CV;At least two recent contactable written references not older than 6 months.Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete relevant tests or an assignment to demonstrate competency.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Centre reserves the right not to appoint should there be no suitable candidate.