Work-Force
A Communications Officer is needed in Sasolburg. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Free State operation.
About This Position
The Communications Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Sasolburg and across the marketing jobs space.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the marketing jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Sasolburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the marketing jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Sasolburg much easier.
Equal Opportunity
Beyond that, 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 Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Sasolburg.
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.
Your Workplace
Crucially, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Sasolburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, 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.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Sasolburg contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the marketing jobs space in Free State.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Sasolburg 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 Free State.
Equally, 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 Sasolburg keep progressing.
Based in Sasolburg
Working in Sasolburg means a place within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Sasolburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Sasolburg 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.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Sasolburg, 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 Sasolburg.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the marketing jobs team in Sasolburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Sasolburg team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Sasolburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Your Role
- Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
- Monitor brand reputation and respond to customer comments online
- Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn
- Manage brand assets, tone of voice and corporate identity guidelines
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
- Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
- Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
- Support sales teams with collateral, presentations and trade activations
Essential Criteria
- 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
- Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
- Awareness of POPIA and consumer protection requirements
Beyond that, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.