Junior Digital Marketing and Communications Officer

Jobomas; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobomas is seeking a Junior Digital Marketing & Communications Officer in Bedfordview, Gauteng. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining the organisation's digital footprint across online platforms, including social media management and content creation.

Flexibility to work on-site and remotely supports events and campaigns. The successful candidate will develop a content calendar, produce engaging graphics and videos, manage branding, and contribute to stakeholder communications while

Qualifications

• A relevant diploma, certificate or degree in Digital Marketing, Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, Graphic Design or a related field; or demonstrable practical digital marketing experience supported by a strong portfolio.
• Preferably 1–5 years of relevant practical experience in digital marketing, social media management, communications or content creation.
• Experience creating professional digital content and managing social media platforms for a business, organisation or recognised project.
• Practical experience in graphic design and basic video editing.
• Ability to demonstrate completed work and explain personal contributions to projects.
• Technical skills in Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, YouTube, Meta Business Suite, Canva, CapCut, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace and basic website content management.

Responsibilities

• Establish, optimise and maintain official social media platforms and assist with website development and upkeep.
• Create engaging digital content, graphics, posters, videos, captions, articles and announcements.
• Develop and implement a monthly content calendar, schedule posts and engage with online audiences.
• Support branding, reputation management, fundraising visibility and stakeholder communication.
• Assist with website updates, basic SEO, online reporting and digital administration.
• Capture and edit approved photographs and video footage at events.
• Maintain confidentiality, safeguarding standards and professional communication practices.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Branding

Communications

Video editing

Graphic design

Education

Diploma in Digital Marketing

Tools

Facebook Business Suite

Canva

CapCut

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Job description

Vacancy: Junior Digital Marketing & Communications Officer

Location: Bedfordview, Gauteng

Employment type: Contract – on site and remote

Reporting to: Senior Administrative Manager

About the Organisation

We are a newly established South African non-profit organisation committed to empowering mothers and their children who face financial hardship, personal crises and challenging life circumstances. Through residential and non-residential programmes, the organisation aims to promote dignity, resilience, financial literacy, skills development, psychosocial wellbeing and sustainable independence.

We are seeking a creative, energetic, resourceful and digitally skilled Junior Digital Marketing & Communications Officer to help establish the organisation’s public identity, credibility and professional digital presence.

Purpose of the Position

The successful incumbent will be responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining the organisation’s digital footprint across relevant online platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, optimise and maintain official social media platforms and assist with website development and upkeep.
• Create engaging digital content, graphics, posters, videos, captions, articles and announcements.
• Develop and implement a monthly content calendar, schedule posts and engage with online audiences.
• Support branding, reputation management, fundraising visibility and stakeholder communication.
• Assist with website updates, basic SEO, online reporting and digital administration.
• Capture and edit approved photographs and video footage at events.
• Maintain confidentiality, safeguarding standards and professional communication practices.

Working Hours and Flexibility

Applicants must be willing to work flexibly when operationally required. Although normal working hours will be agreed upon, the position may require publishing or scheduling content outside conventional office hours, occasional evening or weekend work for time-sensitive campaigns or events, and attendance at selected events to capture photographs, videos and publicity material.

Minimum Requirements and Professional Experience

• A relevant diploma, certificate or degree in Digital Marketing, Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, Graphic Design or a related field; or demonstrable practical digital marketing experience supported by a strong portfolio.
• Preferably 1–5 years of relevant practical experience in digital marketing, social media management, communications or content creation.
• Experience creating professional digital content and managing social media platforms for a business, organisation or recognised project.
• Practical experience in graphic design and basic video editing.
• Ability to demonstrate completed work and explain personal contributions to projects.
• Technical skills in Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, YouTube, Meta Business Suite, Canva, CapCut, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace and basic website content management.
• Basic SEO, digital marketing principles, social media analytics and performance reporting.

Personal Attributes

• Creativity, initiative and enthusiasm.
• Excellent written English, spelling, grammar and proofreading ability.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Professionalism, reliability and accountability.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Sensitivity when working with information relating to vulnerable people.

Application Requirements

• A detailed CV indicating qualifications, relevant experience and technical competencies.
• A brief motivation explaining interest in the position and how the applicant would contribute to the organisation.
• A portfolio of previous work, including examples of social media graphics, posts, videos, campaigns or websites.
• At least three recent, contactable professional references.
• Current or most recent remuneration and salary expectations.
• Availability or notice period.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a practical assessment demonstrating graphic design, written communication, content planning and social media skills. Appointment will be subject to reference checks, relevant background and safeguarding screening, and verification of qualifications.

Closing date: 06 November 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The organisation is committed to fair recruitment, equal opportunity, non-discrimination and the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons.

Help us build a strong digital voice, public credibility and online presence — and make our mission visible.