785 Communications jobs in South Africa

Overview

Waves for Change is transitioning to scale. We retain 5 Surf Therapy sites across South Africa where we deliver award winning youth development programmes. Take 5 is a codified training and set of games used by our surf therapy coaches to improve implementation at scale. Take 5 is now used by leading humanitarian organisations, including UNICEF and Save the Children, as well as the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in South Africa. For more information, refer to the website:

Communications Director

26 October 2025

Cape Town

Full time

Waves for Change is transitioning to scale. We retain 5 Surf Therapy sites across South Africa where we deliver award winning youth development programmes. We have codified the training we give our surf therapy coaches, and the games they use on the beach, so any arts, sport or culture programme can improve their implementation at scale. We call this product “Take 5”. Take 5 is now being used by leading humanitarian organisations including UNICEF and Save the Children, as well as the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in South Africa. For more information, refer to the website:

• Strategic Communications Leadership Duties:
  • Identify audiences for Surf Therapy and Take 5
  • Develop key messages to engage each audience segment
  • Form strategic partnerships that amplify messaging across each audience segment
  • Develop and manage budget to ensure the communication plan is delivered and key audience segments are engaged
• Content Development & Storytelling Duties:
  • Develop annual communications plan to align W4C teams with key content development and publication dates
  • Lead development / co-creation of high-quality written and visual content that aligns with key messages and audience segments
  • Oversee social media, newsletter, website, donor platforms
  • Ensure consistent brand identity across all platforms
• Marketing & Sector Presence Duties:
  • Research conferences, publications & websites where key audience segments can be reached
  • Develop presentations, case studies and op-eds for presentation or co-publication
  • Develop annual campaigns to increase engagement with Take 5
• Team Leadership & Capacity Building Duties:
  • Manage, mentor, and support the Communications Officer/Manager and other team members
  • Provide training in communications tools, donor stewardship messaging, and media
  • Coordinate external service providers (graphic designers, photographers, videographers)
• Stakeholder & Donor Engagement Support Duties:
  • Collaborate with fundraising and partnerships teams to ensure aligned messaging with key donors
  • Oversee impact reporting and storytelling for key stakeholders
  • Develop digital marketing campaigns that support fundraising and donor cultivation

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, Public Relations, Journalism, or related
• Postgraduate degree (Honours/Master’s in Communications/Marketing/Development Studies) an advantage
• Additional training in digital media, brand management, or nonprofit fundraising communications beneficial

• 8–10 years’ experience in communications, PR, media relations, or marketing, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of developing and executing communications strategies in the nonprofit, development, or social impact sector (experience in corporate with strong transferability also valuable)
• Experience in storytelling for impact, donor communications, brand building, and crisis management
• Prior experience engaging with media, writing Op-Eds, speeches, and leading communications efforts
• Experience managing a small team and external service providers (graphic designers, PR agencies, videographers)
• Advantage: international experience or networks, especially in donor communications, advocacy, or global positioning

• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate organisational strategy into communication
• Excellent writing and editing skills (reports, donor stories, press releases, opinion pieces)
• Strong media relations and networking
• Digital communications expertise (social media strategy, web content, analytics)
• Leadership and people management
• Ability to manage reputation, including in high-pressure or crisis situations
• High emotional intelligence, able to tell stories ethically and sensitively (especially given work with children)

Interested candidates must submit a motivation letter highlighting suitability for this role and an updated CV with contact details of three work-related referees to MaraisButton & Associates . Email: Contact will only be made with shortlisted candidates.

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Overview

Eduvos is looking to hire the services of an Independent Contractor, Communications Lecturer, at our East London campus on a part-time basis.

Independent Contractor (part-time; flexible workhours agreement)

• To lecture Humanities-related modules, in the faculty on a part-time (contractual) basis.
• To assist in the administration and departmental affairs and activities as required by the academic department.

A national Law Firm is seeking a Communications Executive to join their office based in Cambridgeshire. The successful candidate will create and drive internal and external communications, including the production and delivery of results driven content and campaigns. You will be working out of the communications team within the wider marketing team, and liaising with the marketing technology and business development teams, as well as external stakeholders.

The Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and project manage content marketing campaigns
• Develop and manage content for the firm’s social media accounts
• Work collaboratively with teams to produce reports and other internal publications
• Liaise with fee earners to write press releases and other editorial content such as feature articles
• Upload press releases and articles to the website in a timely manner, and highlight press releases on social media channels
• Develop marketing material in house using a wide range of software from Canva to InDesign
• Liaise with external design agencies to develop adverts, both print and online

The Candidate:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Previous experience in a similar position, ideally within professional services
• Able to manage external PR and design agencies
• Able to use social media in a corporate environment

Please note : Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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Prioritise, coordinate and implement effective communication to stores in line with business strategy and operational priorities. Act as a link between head office and stores. Manage communication platforms within corporate standards, policies and service levels. Working as a team player to align store communications to brand, publishing, IT, business and communication frameworks.

KEY OUTCOMES

• Produce communication that reflects key corporate messages and supports business strategies.
• Filter, prioritise, gate-keep and manage all communications to stores.
• Contribute and implement a communication strategy for WW in Africa and Engen.
• Working as a team player to support and assist all business units to write, edit and publish relevant information to stores and head office if required
• Manage and maintain MSW &WToday and other communication platforms/ channels/distribution lists. Ensure that information is current, relevant and easy to access at all times.
• Ensure that all content is appropriate and relevant for communication channel that is used.
• Design and publish electronic communication collateral.
• Manage design, production and distribution of printed material.
• Provide input to commercial and operational calendars and processes in line with activities and capacity in stores.
• Measure and track effectiveness of store communication. Encourage dialogue and 2-way communication between head office and stores. Manage feedback and distribute to an appropriate audience.
• Stay abreast of business communication innovation, industry practice, digital communication technology and relevant graphic design tools.
• Assist leadership teams to organise conferences and workshops and produce content.
• Manage end-to-end process for gift wrapping as a value-added service to loyal customers.
• Manage and support Head Office switchboard team.
• Mentor, lead and coach direct reports.
• Manage budget to support and deliver store communication objectives.

COMPETENCIES

• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of English. Other South African languages will be an advantage.
• Excellent relationship building and networking skills.
• Effective collaboration and working as a team player with colleagues.
• Knowledge of stores, product, store operations and processes – passion for retail.
• Excellent technical communication skills: Excel, MS Word, Powerpoint, desktop publishing and digital and electronic communication packages.
• Assertive, confident and ability to influence others.
• Innovative, creative and result orientated.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Focus on execution, delivery and adhering to deadlines.
• Judgement and decision-making skills.
• Able to work accurately under pressure
• Able to work with different levels in the organisation

OTHER ADVANTAGOUS SKILLS

• Degree or diploma in language, media studies, business communication or public relations.
• An “eye for design” will be an advantage.
• Technical communication and desk top publishing skills, an understanding of the production process for audio-visual material
• Experience with web servers and web-based applications
• Knowledge of HTML coding
• Understanding of social media, apps, Android and Microsoft environments.
• Matric
• Relevant diploma/degree will be advantageous.

Job Advertisement for Think Tell Junction

Company: Think Tell Junction
Position:Communications Representative
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $63,000 - $72,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time

At Think Tell Junction, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking agency that fosters creativity, collaboration, and excellence. With a team of passionate professionals, we are committed to delivering top-notch project solutions for our clients across diverse industries. We aim to cultivate an environment where ideas flourish, and employees grow alongside our innovative projects.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Communications Representative to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in crafting and disseminating our message to the public, clients, and stakeholders. Your primary focus will be on developing communication strategies that effectively promote our goals and values while also engaging our target audience.

• Develop, implement, and manage communication strategies to promote the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Create and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other communication materials to local and national media outlets.
• Manage the organization’s social media presence, including content creation, moderation, and engagement with followers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to compile and integrate communication efforts across various departments.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and public sentiment related to organizational initiatives and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Organize and participate in outreach events, public speaking engagements, and community initiatives to enhance public awareness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a communications or marketing role.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in communications or public relations, with a strong portfolio of writing samples.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and style.
• Proficiency in using social media platforms and online marketing tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also being self-motivated and proactive.

Join us and make an impact with Think Tell Junction!

Apply today to be a part of a company that values creativity, teamwork, and professional growth.