We are looking to hire a versatile Communications Graduate Trainee to join our growing Communications team (reporting to the Communications & Publications Manager).

Core tasks and responsibilities

• Communications support
• Hybrid events set-up, coordination and facilitation support
• Social media managing – planning and posting content on social media platforms
• Conducting interviews and writing content for the organisation’s website
• Updating and maintaining databases – publications, event lists, media lists
• Drafting reports
• Supporting with general administration
• Internal communications support
• Zoho CRM system management

The following will be an advantage

• A keen interest in the green economy, demonstrated through volunteering involvement or job experience
• A portfolio of written content that has been published on external platforms (i.e. news releases, feature articles, blogposts etc.)
• Examples of designed collateral or video content produced
• Links to social media accounts that the candidate was responsible to community manage. These can also be personal social media accounts.

Contract length and remuneration

This is a full-time contract position, until for 12 months from date of appointment. Contract renewal will depend on performance and the HR requirements of the organisation at the time. There will be a three-month probation period for this position.

Remuneration will be market-related, with the recognition that GreenCape is a not-for-profit company. Medical aid is offered as an employee benefit (subject to some conditions).

Application details

Applications must include:

• A well-written letter of motivation as per the job post;
• A detailed CV;
• Copies of academic transcripts;
• Proof of eligibility to work in South Africa (copy of SA ID or work permit)
• All applicants must complete the following online application form: click here

Queries can be submitted via email to Human Resources at jobs@green-cape.co.za.

Only candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. The closing date for applications is 8 November 2024. Should you not hear back from the company by end 22 November 2024, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

To access the full job advertisement, click here.

Note that GreenCape reserves the right to not appoint to positions or to change the role in response to applicant abilities and interests. Preference will be given to designated groups and people with disabilities. All appointments will be done in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.