Graduate Communications Pro: CSR, PR & Social Media Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive graduate training

Mentorship from experienced communicat

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Communications Specialist to join our Corporate Affairs team in Sandton. You will help develop and execute communication strategies, craft compelling internal and external content, and support media relations efforts.

The role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced corporate environment and opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate has a degree in communications or related field, strong writing skills, and a passion for storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills with English grammar.
• Familiarity with social media for business use.
• CMS and basic graphic design tools are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communication strategies.
• Write and edit content for internal comms, press, website, and social media.
• Manage company social media presence and schedule content.
• Support media relations and press events coordination.
• Create engaging multimedia content (videos, infographics, presentations).
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends; provide insights.
• Support CSR initiatives and brand messaging consistency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop communication materials.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Storytelling

Social media management

CMS familiarity

Research & analytics

Organization & multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

CMS

Graphic design basics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Communications Specialist to join our Corporate Affairs team in Sandton. You will help develop and execute communication strategies, craft compelling internal and external content, and support media relations efforts.

The role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced corporate environment and opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate has a degree in communications or related field, strong writing skills, and a passion for storytelling.