Communications Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a versatile Communications Specialist to join our Benoni-based team. The role focuses on crafting clear, consistent messages across internal and external channels, with involvement in content creation, campaign support, and maintaining brand voice.

You will work in Gauteng on diverse communication projects, leveraging a hybrid work model to balance collaboration and productivity while contributing to growth and innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling across media.
• Adaptability to hybrid work environment and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication plans for projects and initiatives.
• Write, edit, and proofread content for websites, newsletters, social media, and internal comms.
• Support planning and execution of marketing and PR campaigns.
• Manage and update internal communications platforms and channels.
• Monitor effectiveness and gather feedback for improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align messaging.

Skills

Content creation

Editing

Social media

Campaign planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing/Journalism

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a versatile and creative Communications Specialist to join their dynamic team in Benoni . This role is essential for crafting and delivering clear, consistent, and compelling messages across various internal and external channels. You will be involved in content creation, campaign support, and ensuring brand voice is maintained. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional in Gauteng to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a supportive and innovative work environment, utilizing a hybrid model for optimal productivity and work-life integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication plans for various projects and initiatives.
• Write, edit, and proofread content for websites, newsletters, social media, and internal communications.
• Support the planning and execution of marketing and PR campaigns.
• Manage and update internal communication platforms and channels.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and gather feedback for improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on messaging.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Communications Specialist or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across various media.
• Familiarity with digital communication tools and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Adaptability to work in a hybrid environment and collaborate effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of remote and in-office work.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support.
• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and communication excellence in Benoni .
• Opportunity to work on diverse and engaging communication projects in Gauteng .