Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Communications Officer in Mahikeng. Suitably qualified candidates from across North West are invited to apply.
What This Role Involves
This Communications Officer role sits within the marketing jobs function in Mahikeng. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across North West.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Mahikeng team on trust, and the Communications Officer role will feel that from week one.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Mahikeng teams, and the new Communications Officer will feel that from the first week.
Where You’ll Work
Practically speaking, 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mahikeng site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Meet the Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mahikeng office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.
Importantly, the team mix in Mahikeng reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Mahikeng contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the marketing jobs space in North West.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mahikeng teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in North West.
Your Role
- Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
- Brief and manage external creative, media and PR agencies
- Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
- Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
- Coordinate events, sponsorships and community activations
- Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
Minimum Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements
- Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
- Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content
- Creative thinker who can also analyse data and report on ROI
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.