Communications Graduate

Edf Power Solutions South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF power solutions (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town invites you to join its Communications team as a Communications Graduate. Based in-office, you will gain hands-on experience across internal and external communications, event coordination, and social media content creation.

You will work with the Communications Manager to ensure messaging aligns with the company's brand, values, and strategic objectives, while developing practical skills in newsletters, intranet content, media updates, and branding

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of internal and external communications, writing, editing, and event coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• 1–3 years' experience in a communications, PR, marketing, media, or administrative support role.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of internal newsletters, intranet content, and presentations.
• Assist in maintaining internal platforms such as SharePoint and Grid 365.
• Coordinate internal campaigns and employee milestones.
• Assist in sourcing content for media releases and external newsletters.
• Support on-site event delivery and post-event reporting.
• Create and schedule social media content aligned with brand guidelines.
• Provide general administrative support to the Communications team.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Canva

Hootsuite

Mailchimp

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Teams

Job description

Communications Graduate EDF power solutions South Africa•Cape Town, South Africa

About EDF power solutions (Pty) Ltd

EDF power solutions (Pty) Ltd is an international energy player active in more than 25 countries, developing, investing in, building, and operating renewable and low‑carbon energy generation and transmission solutions. The company delivers a broad suite of technologies including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, battery energy storage, flexible power systems, and low‑carbon mobility solutions.

In South Africa, EDF power solutions (Pty) Ltd has been operating since 2009 with offices in Cape Town, Gqeberha, and Johannesburg, and is undergoing rapid growth. The business currently manages four operational wind farms totalling 142 MW and is constructing 1.5 GW of wind, solar and BESS projects across 11 sites. It also leads major hydropower developments in Madagascar, Malawi, and Mozambique, with ambitions to deliver 5 GW of renewable projects in the region by 2030.

About the Role

We're looking for a Communications Graduate to support our Communications team in delivering engaging internal and external communications across the business.

Based in Cape Town (in-office), this role provides hands‑on exposure to corporate communications, event coordination, and social media content creation. You will work closely with the Communications Manager to ensure clear, consistent messaging aligned to EDF power solutions' brand, values, and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Communications

• Support the creation of internal newsletters, All Hands communications, intranet content, and presentations.
• Assist in maintaining internal platforms such as SharePoint and Grid 365.
• Coordinate internal campaigns (e.g. HSE and People & Culture initiatives).
• Support communication of employee milestones, announcements, and internal events.

External Communications

• Assist in sourcing and preparing content for media releases, website updates, and external newsletters.
• Support media database management and monitoring reports.

Event Coordination

• Provide administrative and logistical support for internal and external events.
• Coordinate invitations, RSVPs, venues, suppliers, and event materials.
• Support on‑site event delivery and post‑event reporting.
• Assist with corporate branding materials, gifts, and merchandise coordination.

Social Media Content

• Assist in creating and scheduling social media content aligned with brand guidelines.
• Support development of visuals and communication materials for digital platforms.

Administration

• Provide general administrative support to the Communications team.
• Maintain communication resource folders and assist with coordination activities across offices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of internal and external communications, writing, editing, and event coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• 1–3 years' experience in a communications, PR, marketing, media, or administrative support role.

Preferred

• Exposure to digital communications and social media content creation.
• Experience with tools such as Canva, Hootsuite, or Mailchimp.
• Basic graphic design skills.

Technical

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Social media and content creation capability.
• Event coordination and administrative skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; SharePoint and Teams knowledge advantageous.

Behavioural

• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and methodical.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Reliable, proactive, and eager to learn.

Why Join Us

Join a purpose‑driven organisation at the forefront of renewable energy in Southern Africa. As a Communications Graduate, you will gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of communication activities while contributing to a dynamic and growing global organisation.

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