133 Communication jobs in South Africa

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Key performance areas:

• Implementing and executing the Communication Plan and Digital Recordkeeping.
• Compiling, editing, translating, and distributing newsletters via MailChimp and other communications.
• Ensuring all outgoing communication meets high-quality standards and is proofread.
• Compiling annual reports and marketing materials.
• Keeping website content current and relevant.
• Assisting with website updates and streamlining.
• Assisting with administration and oversight of Capacity Building/training programs.
• Editing and reviewing articles, contracts, and reports.
• Compiling and maintaining databases for communication purposes.
• Ensuring regular and up-to-date social media communications.
• Coordinating and scheduling of training events and program logistics.
• Managing registrations, attendance, and administration for training events.
• Understanding the fundamentals and principles to answer stakeholder questions through the review of SAQs.
• Assisting with day-to-day administrative and operational functions.
• Supporting office events and activities.
• Tracking data on social media platforms and compiling regular statistics and reports.
• Maintaining a professional company profile in external communications and engagements.
• Coordinating and strategising articles and communications for external publications.
• Coordinating and strategising event attendance.

The successful candidate must have:

• Matric with a qualification in Communications.
• A tertiary qualification in language.
• Knowledge of database management and recordkeeping practices.
• Knowledge of software applications.
• Website and graphic design skills supported with knowledge of Canva and WordPress.
• Knowledge of and experience working with MailChimp.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and the ability to provide support to the company, including general operational duties.
• Proven skills to work on technical (IT) platforms.
• Excellent written, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects at a time.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Listing status: Online

Apply by: 12 September 2025

Position Summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Advertising and Communication

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

About Our Company

Clicks Group

Introduction

To lead the planning, development and execution of the group’s internal communications strategy ensuring alignment with the Group’s brand, EVP, ESG and transformation objectives by creating and delivering impactful communication aligned with the organisation’s EVP and strategic business priorities.

Job Description

Job Objectives:

• Develop and implement a corporate and employer brand communication strategy, aligned to the EVP, corporate brand, transformation, and strategic direction of the organisation.
• Generate, edit, and proofread high-quality communication materials for diverse platforms including staff, executive messaging, clients, media, website, LinkedIn, and publications.
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify, package, and promote newsworthy content across traditional and digital media channels.
• Coordinate the production of key publications, including the internal newsletter, annual/integrated reports, talent, transformation, CSI, and EVP related reports.
• Support strategic initiatives and campaigns, such as gender equity, ESG, and employee engagement, through tailored communication plans.
• Monitor and report on communication performance, brand sentiment, and EVP resonance using available tools and stakeholder feedback to measure impact and drive improvement.
• Ensure tone, language, and imagery are aligned with brand guidelines and inclusion principles.
• Coordinate internal events and communication campaigns, including leadership townhalls, wellness weeks, and recognition events.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Media Studies, Journalism, Marketing, or related field (Essential)
• Postgraduate qualification in Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, Digital Marketing, or Strategic Leadership (Desirable)
  
  

• 5 years' experience in corporate communications, internal communication, reputation management, or PR (Essential)
• Proven experience managing corporate communication for large or listed organisations (Essential)
• Demonstrated experience in digital communication management (LinkedIn, corporate websites, content marketing) (Essential)
• Experience in embedding ESG, DEI, and transformation narratives in communication strategies (Desirable)
• Exposure to retail, healthcare, or FMCG industries (Desirable)
  
  

• South African and global media landscape and key regulatory frameworks (e.g., POPIA, Companies Act, JSE listing requirements).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• ESG, DEI, and transformation frameworks and their impact on corporate positioning.
• Copywriting, editing, and content production across media types.
• Deep understanding of employer branding, EVP communication, and internal communication strategy.
• Digital marketing/communications (social media, web, LinkedIn, analytics).
• Advanced understanding of corporate reporting (integrated reports, abridged annual reports).
• Strategic marketing
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influence at all levels.
• Event coordination and communication campaign management.
  
  

• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Strong digital content creation and social media management.
• Strategic planning, with ability to align communications to business objectives.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Media relations, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Project management and resource allocation.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams as well as manage agency partnerships.
  
  

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Working with People
• Writing and Reporting
• Planning and Organising
• Creating and Innovation
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting and Responding to Change

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries Retail

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Job category: Advertising and Communication

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Clicks Group

To lead the planning, development and execution of the group’s internal communications strategy ensuring alignment with the Group’s brand, EVP, ESG and transformation objectives by creating and delivering impactful communication aligned with the organisation’s EVP and strategic business priorities.

Job Objectives:

• Develop and implement a corporate and employer brand communication strategy, aligned to the EVP, corporate brand, transformation, and strategic direction of the organisation.
• Generate, edit, and proofread high-quality communication materials for diverse platforms including staff, executive messaging, clients, media, website, LinkedIn, and publications.
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify, package, and promote newsworthy content across traditional and digital media channels.
• Coordinate the production of key publications, including the internal newsletter, annual/integrated reports, talent, transformation, CSI, and EVP related reports.
• Support strategic initiatives and campaigns, such as gender equity, ESG, and employee engagement, through tailored communication plans.
• Monitor and report on communication performance, brand sentiment, and EVP resonance using available tools and stakeholder feedback to measure impact and drive improvement.
• Ensure tone, language, and imagery are aligned with brand guidelines and inclusion principles.
• Coordinate internal events and communication campaigns, including leadership townhalls, wellness weeks, and recognition events.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Media Studies, Journalism, Marketing, or related field (Essential)
• Postgraduate qualification in Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, Digital Marketing, or Strategic Leadership (Desirable)

• 5 years' experience in corporate communications, internal communication, reputation management, or PR (Essential)
• Proven experience managing corporate communication for large or listed organisations (Essential)
• Experience in embedding ESG, DEI, and transformation narratives in communication strategies (Desirable)
• Exposure to retail, healthcare, or FMCG industries (Desirable)

• South African and global media landscape and key regulatory frameworks (e.g., POPIA, Companies Act, JSE listing requirements).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• ESG, DEI, and transformation frameworks and their impact on corporate positioning.
• Copywriting, editing, and content production across media types.
• Deep understanding of employer branding, EVP communication, and internal communication strategy.
• Digital marketing/communications (social media, web, LinkedIn, analytics).
• Advanced understanding of corporate reporting (integrated reports, abridged annual reports).
• Strategic marketing
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influence at all levels.
• Event coordination and communication campaign management.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Strong digital content creation and social media management.
• Strategic planning, with ability to align communications to business objectives.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Media relations, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Project management and resource allocation.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams as well as manage agency partnerships.

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Working with People
• Writing and Reporting
• Planning and Organising
• Creating and Innovation
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting and Responding to Change

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

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Job Summary

• Develop and implement a strategic communication plan aimed at strengthening Absa’s brand image and reputation across all stakeholder groups.
• Lead the creation, execution, and evaluation of high-quality communication programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with business objectives.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the bank’s business goals.
• Conduct communication audits and stakeholder analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Lead planning for major initiatives such as rebranding, mergers, or product launches.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements in all messaging.
• Develop and manage an integrated communications plan that supports the business and aligns with Group strategic objectives and direction.
• Develop and manage internal communication strategies to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across the business.
• Develop and manage external communication strategies to ensure proactive exposure for the business and leadership, thus helping to positively influence perceptions of stakeholders of Absa.
• Create engaging content for various channels, including press releases, articles, social media posts, and website content.
• Develop and maintain a crisis communication plan and protocols.
• Develop and manage stakeholder engagement strategies to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Develop, implement, and manage the public relations plan.
• Oversee the bank’s digital presence including website content, blogs, and social media.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or MA in Communications) is an added advantage.

Preferred Experience

• 10 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within financial services or banking.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge

• Understanding how to align communication with business goals.
• Knowledge of how to build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Techniques for managing communication during reputational risks or emergencies.
• Strategies for engaging employees and promoting organizational culture.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, content strategy, and digital campaigns.
• Understanding how to communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Strategic thinking.
• Leadership and team management.
• Presentation and public speaking skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Project management skills.

Education

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Communication Studies and Language (Required)

Job Overview :
We are looking for a dynamic Change Communication Specialist to join our team and lead communication efforts in a creative and strategic manner. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing communication strategies that support change management processes across various business initiatives. A key focus will be crafting clear, engaging, and impactful messages across multiple media channels, ensuring consistency and alignment with the company’s vision and objectives. Your ability to engage with stakeholders, deliver compelling narratives, and create content for a variety of platforms will be essential to the role.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute communication strategies that align with organizational change initiatives.
• Create compelling copy for internal and external communications, including newsletters, emails, social media, and presentations.
• Ensure messages are clear, concise, and aligned with organizational values and objectives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand key messages and deliver timely, accurate communication.
• Edit, proofread, and ensure high-quality content across all communication channels.
• Foster collaboration and ensure smooth communication flow within teams to drive engagement and understanding of change initiatives.
• Support leadership in messaging and facilitate organizational buy-in through strategic communication efforts.
• Manage feedback loops and engage with stakeholders to refine messaging as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Proven experience in communication, media, or copywriting roles.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of change management principles and their application in communication.
• Creative mindset with the ability to craft impactful messaging for diverse audiences.
• Experience with internal communications and media relations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and content management systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and strong editing skills.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making through clear and strategic communication.

Qualifications :

• Degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Media, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a communication role, preferably within a change management or organizational transformation context.

Are you a dynamic and creative Communication Specialist eager to make a significant impact in the world of finance? Look no further! A distinguished financial services company, a trailblazer in the industry, is looking to find the perfect match for their Communication Specialist role. You will need to develop and manage a fit-for-purpose framework for client communication, through gathering and incorporating market intelligence, product knowledge, and business needs to design and implement an appropriate communication approach.

• Understands how the business operates, what the key issues and risks are that drive business success, and how they impact the commercial viability of potential ventures and the profitability of the Group.

• Anticipates, meets, and exceeds customers and stakeholders’ expectations by creating long-lasting relationships that support the customer value proposition.

• Drives a sense of urgency, focus, accountability, agility, and execution to deliver business results.

• Challenges the status quo, does what is right for the business, and encourages continuous improvement and innovation.

• Plans, creates, tracks, stores, distributes, analyses, and reports on campaigns.

• Prioritises the business interests of the client and invests in the success of the group by aligning effort across divisions.

• Persuades, convinces, influences, and inspires others, both within the Group and externally, to win support, loyalty, and gain commitment to the purpose of the Group.

• Manages self and relationships with others effectively, deals with ambiguity, uncertainty, and pressure, and provides perspective in difficult situations.

• Is sensitive to individual and cultural differences and demonstrates humility and an openness to engage people from diverse backgrounds and cultures to the mutual benefit of all parties concerned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication.

• 5 years relevant experience.

• Assist in setting the research agenda by highlighting areas of concern and potential opportunities for improvement and optimisation.
• Define methods and techniques to apply in an area of specialisation that is in alignment with area objectives and the operational strategy.
• Develop and disseminate media statements, opinion pieces, and feature articles to promote a positive organisational reputation in the marketplace.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and organisational role players to achieve optimal cross-process integration.
• Undertake information gathering and analysis of data within set guidelines to provide timely information in the area of accountability.
• Provide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to external customers.

ROLE PURPOSE

Develop and manage a fit-for-purpose framework for Client communication, through gathering and incorporating market intelligence, product knowledge and business needs to design and implement an appropriate communication approach.

• Implementation of a tactical operational Communication framework, processes, systems and performance standards(Internal Process)
• Engage with clients in a client centric manner(Client Services)
• Self-management and teamwork(People)
• Contribute to financial controls and planning(Finance)

OUTPUTS

• Assist in setting the research agenda by highlighting areas of concern and potential opportunities for improvement and optimisation.
• Define methods and techniques to apply in an area of specialisation that is in alignment with area objectives and the operational strategy.
• Develop and disseminate media statements, opinion pieces and feature articles to promote a positive organisational reputation in the market place.
• Liaise with clients and provide information and advisory services to facilitate information dissemination, flow and customer satisfaction.
• Manage the development of standardised client centred scripts for client service processes.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Participate in relevant customer or stakeholder forums.
• Plan, conduct and provide feedback on random customer satisfaction audits related to communication of product and solution mix.
• Build strong relationships through providing specialist know-how and leadership to others, expressing positive expectations.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of industry and subject matter development and application thereof in an area of specialisation.
• Positively influence and manage change and offer specialist support where required.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas and involvement of colleagues and staff.
• Participate and contribute to a culture of work centric thinking, productivity, service delivery and quality management.
• Take ownership for driving career development
• Ensure effective and efficient administration of operational costs within budget, identify areas of financial risk and escalate
• Implement risk management, governance and compliance processes to identify and manage risks and expose liabilities.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes development and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.