Marketing and Communications Officer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Meaningful cause

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Marketing and Communications Officer to shape and disseminate the organization's message across Vereeniging and surrounding regions. The role blends strategic brand management with hands-on content creation and campaign execution.

You will develop omni-channel marketing plans, manage social media, craft engaging content, and support fundraising. A hybrid work model and professional development opportunities are offered to drive impact for the nonprofit sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field.
• Proven experience in marketing and communications, preferably non-profit.
• Strong content creation, writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency with social media management tools and digital marketing platforms.
• Excellent understanding of brand management and communications principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications plans to promote programs.
• Create engaging content for social media, website, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence.
• Design and execute digital marketing campaigns (email, paid social).
• Support fundraising and development through targeted communications.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends; provide insights and recommendations.

Skills

Content creation

Social media management

Digital marketing

Brand management

Graphic design

Writing/editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Public Relations

Tools

Social media tools

Email marketing platforms

Content management systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and strategic Marketing and Communications Officer to support their mission in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This role is pivotal in shaping and disseminating the organization's message, enhancing brand awareness, and engaging diverse audiences through compelling communication strategies. You will develop and execute marketing campaigns, manage social media channels, create engaging content, and support fundraising efforts. Working within a hybrid model, you will balance remote responsibilities with essential in-office collaboration, contributing to a vibrant team dedicated to promoting the impact of our client's charitable work across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing and communication plans to promote the organization's programs and initiatives.
• Create engaging content for various platforms, including social media, website, newsletters, and press releases.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence across relevant channels.
• Design and execute digital marketing campaigns, including email marketing and paid social media advertising.
• Support fundraising and development efforts through targeted communication strategies and materials.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing insights and recommendations to enhance outreach efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience in marketing and communications, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Strong content creation skills, including writing, editing, and basic graphic design.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and digital marketing platforms.
• Excellent understanding of communication principles and brand management.
• Ability to work effectively both independently in a remote setting and collaboratively in an office environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid work model providing a balance of remote flexibility and in-office interaction.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in marketing trends.
• A chance to contribute your skills to a meaningful cause and impactful organization.