Communications Officer

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund

Stable work environment

Professional development

Community engagement

Paid annual leave

Institutional resources

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a well-established educational institution in Upington, Northern Cape to recruit a Communications Officer. You will support internal and external messaging, manage content for the website, newsletters, and social channels, and assist with media relations and events.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field, 1–3 years of experience, strong writing/editing skills, and proficiency with CMS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in communications, PR, or related role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with editing/proofreading abilities.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work well in a team and independently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Interest in the education sector advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing communication plans.
• Write and edit content for the institution's website, newsletters, social media, and other publications.
• Support media relations activities, including inquiries and interview coordination.
• Manage the institution's social media accounts and engage with followers.
• Help organize and promote institutional events.
• Maintain communication databases and contact lists.
• Ensure consistency in brand messaging and institutional identity.
• Provide administrative support to the communications department.
• Monitor and report on media coverage and communication effectiveness.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students on communication projects.

Skills

Written communication

Editing

Social media management

CMS familiarity

Organizational skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established educational institution, is seeking a Communications Officer to join their administrative team. This role is responsible for supporting the institution's communication needs, including internal and external messaging, media liaison, and content creation. The ideal candidate will be proficient in crafting clear and engaging communications for various audiences and will have a good understanding of media relations principles. This position is based on-site in Upington, Northern Cape , offering a stable and rewarding role within the education sector. We are looking for an organized and proactive individual with excellent writing and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing communication plans.
• Write and edit content for the institution's website, newsletters, social media, and other publications.
• Support media relations activities, including responding to inquiries and coordinating interviews.
• Manage the institution's social media accounts, posting updates and engaging with followers.
• Help organize and promote institutional events.
• Maintain communication databases and contact lists.
• Ensure consistency in brand messaging and institutional identity.
• Provide administrative support to the communications department.
• Monitor and report on media coverage and communication effectiveness.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students on communication projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editing and proofreading abilities.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Interest in the education sector is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive medical aid
• pension fund
• stable work environment within the educational sector in Upington, Northern Cape ,
• opportunities for professional development and further training
• chance to contribute to the institution's mission and engage with the local community
• paid annual leave
• access to institutional resources