Ikamva Labantu Latest Employment Opportunity – Apply Now!

Established in 1963, Ikamva Labantu is a nonprofit organisation that works throughout Cape Town’s township communities towards a more just society where human rights can be fully actualised. The Organisation has a holistic and community-led approach to the sustainable development of impoverished communities, with a focus on early childhood development, the wellbeing of older persons and afterschool initiatives for children. Ikamva Labantu has had a substantial impact on at-risk communities through the provision of resources, services and support.

Job Title: Communications Manager
Job Location: Cape Town
Report to: The Head of Sustainable Development

The purpose of the position is to oversee all marketing, media and communications for the organisation. This role involves frequent work with at-risk communities and requires a candidate who is culturally and socially aware and sensitive.

Responsibilities:

• Define, implement and manage a comprehensive communications strategy
• Define and implement social media strategy and manage social media platforms
• Manage website content including regular blogs; manage the relationship with the web developer
• Publish quarterly online newsletter, annual report and relevant fundraising and marketing materials
• Spearhead communications for campaigns and fundraising appeals, and develop communication plans accordingly
• Manage media relations and ensure relevant media presence with press releases, pitches, and advocacy work
• Manage storytelling projects, including interviews, photographs, videos and written accounts.
• Manage freelancer, agency and partner relations
• Manage a communications budget
• Use marketing analytics to inform communications strategy
• Manage and ensure adherence to internal Corporate Identity
• Oversee internal media library
• Support the fundraising department with communication needs, such as reports, donor communications, proposals
• Provide communications support to department heads and programme managers

Requirements:

• A degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or similar
• Minimum of five years proven relevant experience in Communications
• Driver’s license and own vehicle
• Verbal and written English ability, and strong attention to detail
• Planning and organising ability and strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in networking/facilitating partnerships and working with external stakeholders
• Enthusiasm and willingness to work within township communities
• Be tech-savvy
• Be a leader in the Fundraising team and take initiative and ownership of projects
• Work well in a small team
• Work independently and manage time efficiently
• Manage several projects at once and prioritise accordingly
• Show cultural and social sensitivity and translate this into the work

Advantageous (not essential):

• Previous experience in the nonprofit sector
• Basic design skills and knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and/or Illustrator
• Photography skills
• Basic video editing skills
• Experience with WordPress (or similar CRM systems), Mailchimp and Google Analytics

To apply

Submit your CV with a covering letter to [email protected] 

Application Deadline: Friday, 26 July, 2019