We are looking to hire a versatile Senior Communications Officer to join our growing Communications team (reporting to the Head of Communications), who will be responsible for supporting project-based integrated communications content planning and cultivating media relations to enhance the work that GreenCape does with our funders and stakeholders. The Senior Communications Officer will work within project teams and the communications team to coordinate and actively participate in the development and execution of integrated communication planning for high profile key projects, with a focus on events, publications, content campaigns and media engagement.

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Core tasks and responsibilities

• Project communication strategy development
• Project deliverables communication coordination
• Campaign creation and content oversight
• Media relations management
• Supervision and mentorship
• Monitoring and reporting
• Stakeholder collaboration & engagement

The following will be an advantage

• A keen interest in the green economy, demonstrated through volunteering involvement or job experience
• Include a portfolio of written content you have published on external platforms (e.g., news releases, feature articles, blog posts, etc.)
• Examples of digital marketing campaigns implemented
• 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 permanent position
• There will be a six-month probation period for this position
• We offer market-related remuneration
• Medical aid is provided as an employee benefit, subject to certain conditions

Application details

Applications must include:

• A well-written letter of motivation indicating what motivates the candidate to apply for the role (see full job advert)
• 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 GreenCape online application form

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 6 August 2025.

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Please 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 factoring in our Employment Equity Plan.