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.
Ikamva Labantu seeks to appoint a Communications Manager to be based in 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]
For enquiries please contact Jovana Djeri on 021 461 8338
Ikamva Labantu is committed to the principles of employment equity.
For more about Ikamva Labantu, refer to www.ikamva.org.za