Communications Officer

A Communications Officer is needed in Odendaalsrus. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Free State operation.

The Role

The Communications Officer vacancy forms part of how the Odendaalsrus branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the marketing jobs side of the business moving forward.

Importantly, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Odendaalsrus operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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 Odendaalsrus teams, and the new Communications Officer will feel that from the first week.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the marketing jobs group in Odendaalsrus.

The Environment

Importantly, 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.

In addition, 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.

Practically speaking, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. 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 Odendaalsrus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

About Odendaalsrus

Beyond that, the role is based in Odendaalsrus, within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Odendaalsrus and the broader Free State region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Odendaalsrus, Free State.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Odendaalsrus.

Many candidates already living within reach of Odendaalsrus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

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 Odendaalsrus.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Odendaalsrus.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.

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.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Odendaalsrus group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Notably, the team mix in Odendaalsrus reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
• Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
• Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
• Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
• Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
• Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
• Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store

Essential Criteria

• Working knowledge of CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)
• Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, HubSpot, etc.)
• Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles
• Familiarity with the South African media and influencer landscape
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or related field
• Comfortable creating short-form video and social media content

In addition, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.