Communications Specialist | Hybrid Role for Growth

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development and training

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a versatile Communications Specialist to join their team in a hybrid role, crafting and disseminating clear messaging across internal and external channels. You will support key messaging, manage communication projects, and maintain the brand voice.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience in communications or marketing support, excellent writing and editing skills, and familiarity with social media and CMS tools. Hybrid work offers office and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in a communications, PR, or marketing support role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editing and proofreading abilities.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic content management systems (CMS).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn and adapt to new communication challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing communication plans for various initiatives and projects.
• Write, edit, and proofread internal and external communications, including newsletters, memos, website content, and social media posts.
• Support the management of company social media channels, ensuring brand consistency and engagement.
• Help coordinate communication efforts for company events, both virtual and in-person.
• Monitor media coverage and internal feedback to gauge communication effectiveness.
• Maintain and update communication assets and templates for consistent branding.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Social media savvy

Content management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Marketing

Tools

CMS

Social media tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a versatile Communications Specialist to join their team in a hybrid role, crafting and disseminating clear messaging across internal and external channels. You will support key messaging, manage communication projects, and maintain the brand voice.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience in communications or marketing support, excellent writing and editing skills, and familiarity with social media and CMS tools. Hybrid work offers office and remote flexibility.