Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. Role: Communications Officer. Location: Phalaborwa, Limpopo. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Phalaborwa operation, and this Communications Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the marketing jobs function and contribute to the wider Limpopo business.
Notably, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Phalaborwa operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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 Phalaborwa.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Phalaborwa also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
The Environment
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.
Beyond that, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Phalaborwa site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Limpopo. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the marketing jobs side of the business inside out. The Phalaborwa group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Beyond that, the team mix in Phalaborwa 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.
Based in Phalaborwa
Working in Phalaborwa means a place close to the Musina border trade post, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Limpopo region, and the Phalaborwa office benefits from those long-standing connections.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Phalaborwa, Limpopo.
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 Phalaborwa.
Many candidates already living within reach of Phalaborwa cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Equally, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Limpopo.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Phalaborwa.
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
Crucially, 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 Phalaborwa. Many colleagues across Limpopo have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Beyond that, 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 Phalaborwa keep progressing.
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 Limpopo.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Phalaborwa teams.
Daily Duties
- Ensure all marketing complies with POPIA and consumer protection codes
- Optimise organic search performance through on-page and technical SEO
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
- Track campaign performance against KPIs and produce monthly reports
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- 2-4 years’ experience in a marketing or communications role
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Proven experience managing paid media campaigns
- Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.