Job description

VACANCY CIRCULAR 18/08/2020

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

(PERMANENT ROLE BASED AT HEAD OFFICE – WOODSTOCK)

Ikamva Labantu is a non-profit organisation that works throughout Cape Town’s township communities towards a more just society where human rights can be fully actualised. We have 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. We have been working with at-risk communities for over 55 years through the provision of resources, training and support.

The purpose of this role is to build manage and maintain a positive brand perception and awareness of Ikamva Labantu through internal and external communications. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Sustainable Development.

Key performance areas:

• Manage Corporate Communications
• Manage external communications and platforms
• Ikamva Labantu Branding/Brand Management
• Design and Photography
• Support Internal Communications

Minimum requirements and competencies:

• A degree or diploma relevant to the field of Marketing and / or Communications
• Minimum of five years proven experience in Communications
• Driver’s Licence and own vehicle
• Excellent 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
• A valid driver’s licence and own vehicle
• Advantageous not essential:
  • Previous experience in the non-profit 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

A market-related remuneration package is offered and Ikamva Labantu is committed to the principles of Employment Equity Legislation.

Please forward application by email to the Human Resources Department at

Closing Date: 26 August 2020.
Commencement date: as soon as possible.

If not contacted within 14 days after closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Company Description

Ikamva Labantu is a non-profit organisation that works throughout Cape Town’s township communities towards a more just society where human rights can be fully actualised. We have 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. We have been working with at-risk communities for over 55 years through the provision of resources, training and support.

Minimum requirements and competencies:

• A degree or diploma relevant to the field of marketing and/or communications
• Minimum of five years proven experience in communications
• Driver’s Licence and own vehicle
• Excellent 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
• A valid driver’s licence and own vehicle
• Advantageous not essential:
  • Previous experience in the non-profit 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

Posted on 20 Aug 15:19