Hybrid Social Impact Communications Strategist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Networking in non-profit & digital媒体

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, seeks a Social Media & Communications Officer to develop, execute and monitor strategies across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and the website to boost visibility and engagement for a dynamic charity.

The role requires storytelling, video/text content creation, and community management with collaborative cross-team work to ensure consistent brand messaging. Hybrid work is offered to support flexible, impact-driven communications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience across social media channels.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading capabilities.
• Experience creating engaging digital content (text, image, video).
• Proficiency with social media management tools and analytics.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and SEO.
• Creative thinker with visual design sensibilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge of the NGO/non-profit sector in Eastern Cape is an asset.
• Passion for communicating social impact stories.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).
• Create compelling content, including text, images, and videos, for social media and website.
• Manage the organization's social media accounts, including posting, monitoring, and responding to comments and messages.
• Analyze social media performance and generate reports on key metrics.
• Assist in developing and distributing press releases, newsletters, and other communication materials.
• Maintain and update the organization's website content.
• Monitor online conversations and engage with relevant communities and influencers.
• Support fundraising campaigns and event promotion through communication efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends and digital marketing best practices.

Skills

Proven experience as Social Media/Coms

Excellent writing/editing skills

Content creation experience

Social media management tools

Analytics platforms

Digital marketing & SEO

Creative thinking & visual aesthetics

Independent work & multitasking

Storytelling for social impact

Non-profit sector knowledge (EC)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Hootsuite / Buffer / Sprout Social

Google Analytics / platform analytics

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, seeks a Social Media & Communications Officer to develop, execute and monitor strategies across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and the website to boost visibility and engagement for a dynamic charity.

The role requires storytelling, video/text content creation, and community management with collaborative cross-team work to ensure consistent brand messaging. Hybrid work is offered to support flexible, impact-driven communications.