Communications Officer

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Communications Officer based in Ficksburg, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the marketing jobs function.

The Role

The organisation is investing in its Ficksburg operation, and this Communications Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the marketing jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.

In addition, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Communications Officer taking on this position.

Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ficksburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Communications Officer to step into the marketing jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Diversity and Inclusion

In addition, 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 Ficksburg.

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 Ficksburg

Working in Ficksburg means a place near the Sasolburg industrial complex, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Ficksburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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 Ficksburg.

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

Many candidates already living within reach of Ficksburg 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.

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Ficksburg colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the marketing jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Ficksburg 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.

Notably, 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 Ficksburg keep progressing.

Meet the Team

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

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.

Practically speaking, the team mix in Ficksburg 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform positioning
• Maintain the editorial and content calendar across owned channels
• Test, learn and iterate on creative, channels and audience targeting
• Create on-brand content for web, social, email and in-store
• Manage email marketing journeys, segmentation and lifecycle automation
• Manage paid media budgets across Google, Meta and LinkedIn

Minimum Requirements

• Strong copywriting skills with a portfolio of published work
• Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, design and product teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Solid understanding of SEO and content marketing principles

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.