Marketing and Communications Officer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Direct impact on community programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a Marketing and Communications Officer to lead campaigns, manage social media, and craft compelling content that highlights the organization’s impact.

The role focuses on enhancing visibility, donor engagement, and program awareness within the North West province, working with a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience in marketing and communications, preferably in nonprofit/charity sector.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and digital marketing strategies.
• Experience with graphic design software and content creation tools is a plus.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies to promote the organization's mission and programs.
• Create engaging content for website, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media channels, fostering community engagement.
• Design and execute marketing campaigns to support fundraising initiatives and events.
• Monitor media coverage and public perception, responding appropriately.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather stories and data highlighting impact.
• Maintain brand consistency across all communications and marketing materials.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Content creation

Social media management

Graphic design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

Graphic design software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic charity organization dedicated to improving lives in Klerksdorp , is seeking a creative and strategic Marketing and Communications Officer . This role is critical for enhancing the organization's visibility, communicating its impact, and engaging with donors, beneficiaries, and the wider public. You will be responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns, managing social media presence, creating compelling content, and ensuring consistent brand messaging across all platforms to support fundraising efforts and program awareness within the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies to promote the organization's mission and programs.
• Create engaging content for various platforms, including website, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media channels, fostering community engagement.
• Design and execute marketing campaigns to support fundraising initiatives and events.
• Monitor media coverage and public perception, responding appropriately.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather stories and data that highlight the organization's impact.
• Maintain brand consistency across all communications and marketing materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience in marketing and communications, preferably within the non-profit or charity sector .
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and digital marketing strategies.
• Experience with graphic design software and content creation tools is a plus.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the public image of a meaningful cause in Klerksdorp .
• Work in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
• Professional development opportunities in marketing and communications.
• Direct contribution to the success of vital community programs.