Digital Communications Officer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking a Digital Communications Officer to drive our online presence. The role involves creating compelling digital content, managing social media channels, and optimizing website presence to boost brand visibility.

You will collaborate with marketing and PR, monitor trends, and report on performance metrics, with hybrid work flexibility and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in digital marketing, communications, or social media management.
• Proven ability to create engaging digital content (text, image, video).
• Familiar with CMS and website analytics tools like Google Analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage content for website, social media, and email newsletters.
• Create and schedule daily posts across social channels and monitor engagement.
• Assist in SEO initiatives to improve visibility and traffic.
• Analyze website and social metrics and report insights.
• Collaborate with marketing and PR for consistent brand messaging.

Skills

Digital marketing

Content creation

Social media management

Analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing/Digital Media

Tools

Google Analytics

CMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and tech-savvy Digital Communications Officer to join their team in East London . This role will play a key part in managing and executing digital communication strategies to enhance brand visibility and engage target audiences online. You will be responsible for creating compelling digital content, managing social media channels, and optimizing website presence. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to impactful digital campaigns and grow their career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage engaging content for the company website, social media platforms, and email newsletters.
• Create and schedule daily posts across various social media channels, monitoring engagement and responding to inquiries.
• Assist in implementing SEO strategies to improve online visibility and organic search traffic.
• Monitor digital trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.
• Analyze website and social media performance metrics, providing regular reports on key insights.
• Collaborate with the marketing and PR teams to ensure consistent brand messaging across all digital platforms.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in digital marketing, communications, or social media management.
• Proven ability to create engaging digital content (text, image, video).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter) and their respective best practices.
• Familiarity with website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and content management systems (CMS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based increments.
• Hybrid work model, offering flexibility between office and remote work in East London .
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in digital communications.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment focused on innovation.