80 Communications Specialist jobs in Gauteng

Communications Specialist As a Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting internal and external communications plans, crafting content in English and Arabic to be leveraged on the different channels.How You'll Make an Impact

• Collaborate with local, regional and global Communications and Government Affairs team members to develop and leverage success stories according to communication medium (internally and externally)
• Develop country profiles, case studies, masterclasses, learning days and roundtables/panels showcasing how company leverages Government Affairs to developing sustainable energy systems in the Middle East and Africa region
• Develop annual MEA Campaignable Topics strategy, messaging and campaigns
• Develop Government Affairs' internal communication strategy and deliverables
• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and coordinate Communications and Government Affairs publicity and external events as required
• Content writing of Communications and Government Affairs articles, speeches, press releases, social media posts
• Supporting internal and external events in terms of content and logistics
• Manage conflict as it arises and escalate to management

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations or relevant field
• A minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar role
• Experience with technologies and best practices for campaigns across multiple platforms
• Experience in creatively telling a story through videos, visuals, and messaging
• Familiarity with project management software and video/photo editing
• Strong understanding of the industry and its challenges
• Excellent Team player
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Proven content writing or copywriting experience in English and Arabic equally. German, French, and Portuguese experience would be advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

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We are looking for a Marketing Communications Specialist . The Marketing Communications Specialist will develop and implement strategies to promote Turner & Townsend’s brand and services, creating and managing marketing campaigns, crafting compelling content and utilising various channels to reach target audiences. This role involves a mix of creativity, strategic thinking and strong communication skills who will drive communications and execution of brand plans from cradle to grave.

Key Responsibilities

• Campaign Development and Execution: Planning and implementing marketing campaigns across different channels (internal and external), including online and offline platforms. The objective will be to elevate the company’s brand and its offering, and enhance reputation and positioning.
• Communications Planning and Execution: Planning, maintaining and executing robust communications plan and calendar in collaboration with Sector, Regional ad Business Services leads. This will involve actively driving execution across multiple business units and providing support required.
• Content Creation: Developing engaging content for various media, such as social media, websites, email marketing, articles, thought leadership and advertising materials.
• Brand Management: Ensuring consistent brand messaging across all marketing communications, in line with Sector and Regional Business Plans.
• Social Media Management: Creating and managing social media content and strategies.
• Public Relations: Building and maintaining relationships with media and the public.
• Event & Conference Coordination: Organizing and managing events to promote the brand or product, including branding, collateral and developing content for speaking opportunities.
• Performance Analysis: Analyzing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, conferences and events and making adjustments as needed.
• Budget planning and maintenance: Planning and maintaining budget for events, communications in collaboration with manager and other team members.
• Collaboration: Working with other marketing team members and stakeholders to achieve marketing objectives.

Essential Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute marketing strategies.
• Writing and Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial for crafting compelling messages and content.
• Digital Marketing Proficiency: Understanding of various digital marketing channels and platforms.
• Brand Management: Ability to maintain consistent brand messaging and voice.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively with team members and other stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences and market trends.

Core software, platform and Measurement ability

Good knowledge of MS Powerpoint, MS Excel, MS Word, Campaign, Graphics, Content Generation software, CRM, Social Media platforms, Communication and Marketing performance analysis

• BSc/BCom/BBA Degree in Marketing, Communications or Public Relations
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in communications relevant to the Job responsibilitiesabove

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property ofTurner & Townsend and arenot subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team,to submit candidates for review.

Overview

Direct Reporting Line: Head of Communications, Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, Waterfall National Office has vacancies for X2 Communications Specialists.

Position: Communications Specialist

• Strategic Communications Management & Implementation
  • Contribute to the development and execution of integrated campus communication strategies aligned with institutional goals.
  • Support marketing and communication campaigns that drive student recruitment, reputation enhancement, reputation management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Assist in the creation of communication calendars and messaging frameworks.
• Content Development & Management
  • Write and edit content for various channels to be used on the website, newsletters, press releases, etc.
  • Curate and publish engaging student and staff stories that reinforce the university’s brand and values in collaboration with campus and national stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with faculties, departments, the Office of the Registrar and student experience for content input.
  • Write and disseminate press releases, caption stories and opinion pieces, etc. to the media.
• Media Relations & Publicity
  • Build and maintain relationships with media contacts.
  • Draft and distribute media releases, coordinate interviews, and prepare media kits.
  • Track and report on media coverage and press engagement.
  • Monitor engagement and moderate responses in line with university policy.
• Internal Communications
  • Support leadership messaging, change management communication, and campus-wide initiatives of a PR nature.
• Event & Communication Support
  • Draft post-event media coverage by assisting the Head of Communications for National events.
  • Work closely with campus teams to ensure the correct information is received to draft written content for events such as Graduation, Open Days, etc.
• Brand & Reputation Management
  • Provide editorial support and guidance to campus faculties or departments to maintain quality and consistency.
  • Identify and mitigate reputational risks through careful messaging and issue monitoring.
  • To assist Campus Heads and Senior Campus Heads to draft or edit general student communications of a PR nature or in response to events and crisis communications.

• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to connect communication outputs to institutional goals
• Strong stakeholder relationship management
• Resilience under pressure, especially in crisis or high-visibility moments
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects
• Sound judgement in sensitive or reputational issues

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field

• Experience in the higher education sector
• Knowledge of South African media landscape and education trends

• 3 years Communications or PR experience
• 3 years Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• 2 years experience with managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

• Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, please contact the support team for assistance. (URL provided in original posting.)

The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA are an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to historically underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.

Job title : Senior Communications Specialist

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : September 12, 2025

The Senior Creative Services Designer is an advanced subject matter expert, accountable for translating marketing strategies and concepts into visually captivating and compelling designs and developing materials that engage and resonate with target audiences, contributing to brand awareness and business growth.

This role takes responsibility for conceptualizing and executing high quality creative work and use their understanding of strategies, business problems and briefs, and translate these into creative solutions and executions.

• Ensures regular audits are done to ensure brand alignment, template reviews and will work closely with our graphic design and multi-media teams to ensure we deliver on-brand engaging and emotive content that helps drive our demand engine.
• Works with the content strategy and campaigns teams to ensure new ideas for demand generation campaigns, and marketing communications are brand aligned.
• Implements and enforces brand standards and create procedures and guides to ensure content produced are brand appropriate.
• Actively maintains and reviews content / image / brand libraries to ensure fit-for-purpose templates and adherence to brand guidelines
• Enforces best practices, brand and content alignment across our regional and divisional teams.
• Tracks performance of brand and content utilization in achieving business goals.
• Develops effective models that help achieve optimal content life-cycle management across all platforms, internal and external.
• Develops visually appealing and innovative designs for a variety of marketing materials, including digital assets, print collateral, social media graphics, presentations, email templates, and more.
• Generates graphics and visuals that enhance the impact of marketing campaigns, product launches, promotions, and events.
• Creates consistent and cohesive designs across various platforms and mediums to ensure a unified brand experience.
• Contributes to the development of visual concepts and strategies that resonate with target audiences and align with the brand's overall marketing goals.
• Performs any other related task as required.

• Advanced stakeholder engagement skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills that enable you to communicate complex ideas succinctly and in a compelling way.
• Ability to build and cultivate cross functional relationships both internally and externally.
• Advanced strategic thinking, problem-solving, sound brand governance methodologies and managing multiple projects.
• Highly developed program management skills and an ability to deliver major programs on time and budget with clear stakeholder management.
• Displays learning and result orientation.
• Advanced proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design tools.
• Advanced understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in understanding, interpreting, and implementing brand guidelines, ensuring that all brand communications align with the established visual and verbal identity.
• Ability to create comprehensive brand style guides that outline visual elements, typography, color palettes, logo usage, and more.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in English, Journalism, Marketing, Media, or Communications or a related field.

• Advanced experience in a business-to-business marketing role within an IT and / or services company.
• Advanced experience in a multi-national environment is preferred with the relevant experience in developing marketing plans and multi-phase programs across multiple geographies.
• Portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects and a strong sense of creativity.
• Media / Advertising / Branding jobs

The Supporter Communications Specialist is responsible for deepening OUTA’s relationship with its supporters and donors through targeted, segmented communications. This role focuses on understanding OUTA’s supporter base, segmenting the database, and crafting tailored communication strategies that make every supporter feel valued, informed, and integral to OUTA’s mission.

By delivering personalised communication journeys, the Supporter Communications Specialist plays a critical role in retaining existing donors and nurturing potential supporters toward becoming active contributors. This role ensures that every supporter and donor interaction strengthens OUTA’s community and enhances long-term loyalty.

• Analyse OUTA’s supporter and donor database to identify audience segments based on demographics, donation history, engagement levels, and interests.
• Continuously refine and update segmentation criteria to ensure communications are relevant, timely, and personalised.
• Work with the Supporter Engagement & Growth Manager to gather insights and data analysis that inform segmentation strategies and engagement priorities.
• Develop and maintain supporter personas to guide communication tone, style, and frequency.
• Design and implement tailored supporter journeys for different segments, including active donors, lapsed donors, and potential supporters.
• Plan and execute communication strategies that nurture relationships across the supporter lifecycle, from first engagement to long-term loyalty.
• Collaborate with the Supporter Engagement & Growth Manager to ensure supporter journeys align with OUTA’s broader growth objectives.
• Implement both automated and personalised communication flows (email, SMS, WhatsApp) to ensure consistent and meaningful engagement.
• Create and deliver engaging, segmented content aimed at retaining existing supporters and making them feel connected and integral to OUTA’s work.
• Develop nurturing campaigns that guide potential supporters along the path to becoming active donors.
• Work closely with the Writer/Editor to ensure messaging aligns with OUTA’s voice, tone, and brand guidelines.
• Manage and maintain the supporter communication calendar, ensuring consistent, timely messaging that keeps OUTA’s supporters informed and engaged.
• Work with the Brand Manager and Call Centre Manager to coordinate integrated supporter acquisition and retention campaigns.
• Ensure messaging and supporter journeys are consistent across digital campaigns, community management, and supporter communications.
• Collaborate on storytelling and campaign messaging that drive engagement and conversions.
• Track, measure, and report on the performance of supporter communications, including engagement rates, retention metrics, and conversion outcomes.
• Provide regular reports to the Supporter Engagement & Growth Manager, identifying trends, insights, and areas for improvement.
• Use data-driven insights to continuously refine segmentation, messaging, and communication timing for optimal results.
• Ensure all data usage and supporter engagement practices comply with POPIA and OUTA’s data protection policies.

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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Additional Career Level Description:

Knowledge and application:

• Seasoned, experienced professional; has complete knowledge and understanding of area of specialization.
• Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action.

Problem solving:

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Resolves and assesses a wide range of issues in creative ways and suggests variations in approach.

Interaction:

• Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion.
• Works with others outside of own area of expertise, with the ability to adapt style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters.

Impact:

• Impacts short to medium term goals through personal effort or influence over team members.

Accountability:

• Accountable for own targets with work reviewed at critical points.
• Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points.

Workplace type :

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Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication
or related field.
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years experience in digital
marketing/communication or similar role.
• Proven ability to develop and implement digital
communication/campaigns.
• In-depth knowledge or strong knowledge of
digital communication channels, tools, and
techniques.
• Proficiency in SEO, SEM, Google Analytics,
internal communication and social media
platforms.
Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible for supporting the Senior Manager:
Brand, Communication and Media Management
with company duties in relation to the ARM
Brand, including, but not limited to:
− Create engaging and relevant content including
writing posts, creating videos, designing graphics
for various platforms.
− Analyze market trends and suggest the most
effective digital channels and tactics to reach the
target audience

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Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Additional Career Level Description:

Knowledge and application:

• Seasoned, experienced professional; has complete knowledge and understanding of area of specialization.
• Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select right course of action.
  
  

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Resolves and assesses a wide range of issues in creative ways and suggests variations in approach.
  
  

• Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion.
• Works with others outside of own area of expertise, with the ability to adapt style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters.
  
  

• Impacts short to medium term goals through personal effort or influence over team members.
  
  

• Accountable for own targets with work reviewed at critical points.
• Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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