Work-Force
A Communications Officer is needed in Somerset West. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Western Cape operation.
About the Opportunity
The Communications Officer vacancy forms part of how the Somerset West branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the marketing jobs side of the business moving forward.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the marketing jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Communications Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Somerset West.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Why Join Us
Practically speaking, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in marketing jobs from your base in Somerset West. Many colleagues across Western Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Practically speaking, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Somerset West keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Somerset West teams.
Your Workplace
Equally, the environment is creative, deadline-driven and data-aware. Cross-functional work with sales, product and design is the norm, and ideas are tested with real audiences quickly.
On top of that, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
- Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
- Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
Candidate Profile
- Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
- Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
- Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.