The GreenCape invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme for a period of 12 months.
Position: Communications Graduate Trainee
Remuneration: Basic salary and contribution towards medical benefits
Duration: 12 months from date of appointment
Location: Cape Town CBD
Closing Date: 08 November 2024
Job Details
We are looking to hire a versatile Communications Graduate Trainee to join our growing Communications team (reporting to the Communications & Publications Manager).
Qualification and education
- Degree in Communications, Brand Communication or Marketing Management (with digital marketing, events management and information systems as subjects, preferable).
- Will also consider degrees in Environmental Sustainability / BSc or BSocSci Environmental Sciences if the candidate can demonstrate relevant practical experience, competence and skills in communication management (though volunteering or personal projects)
Knowledge and experience
- 1-year relevant work experience beneficial but not mandatory.
- Exposure to using online content management tools (social media platforms, WordPress etc.).
- Exposure to digital marketing campaign management (Google AdWords, digital content campaigns etc.)
- Exposure to hybrid events management (in-person and online Zoom / MS Teams, Google Meet).
- A demonstrable understanding or interest in the green economy / sustainability / environment / social development.
Competencies and skills
- Ability to work effectively in a versatile team.
- Capable of independent work, taking initiative and self-motivated.
- Excellent interpersonal skills – comfortable with developing relationships with stakeholders.
- Purpose-driven and aligned to our organisations values (Empathy, Integrity & Trust, Ambition & Pragmatism).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Multi-tasking.
- Planning and organising skills.
- High levels of professionalism.
- Problem solving skills.
- Deadline driven (effective time management).
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Flexibility and the willingness to contribute to other organisational needs when required.
- Adept with MS Office software and the Google environment.
- Able to use open source design software e.g. Canva (optional)
- Adept with facilitating online events on platforms like Zoom. MS Teams and Google Meets.
- Comfortable with supporting the team with in-person event coordination (catering liaison, venue set up, tech set up) etc.
Focus Area
Communications support
Description of Duties
- Hybrid events set-up, coordination and facilitation support.
- Social media managing – planning and posting content on social media platforms.
- Conducting interviews and writing content for the organisation’s website.
- Updating and maintaining databases – publications, event lists, media lists
- Drafting reports.
- Supporting with general administration.
- Internal communications support (set-up of trainings and etc.).
Performance Standard
Successful event coordination and project support.
Stakeholder/Client Feedback
Zoho CRM system management
- Assisting in data cleaning
In addition to the specific role, the candidate will also be required to work with the rest of
GreenCape’s team and contribute their knowledge and experience to other relevant projects
The following will be an advantage:
- A keen interest in the green economy, demonstrated through volunteering involvement or job experience.
- A portfolio of written content that has been published on external platforms (i.e. news releases, feature articles, blogposts etc.)
- Examples of designed collateral or video content produced.
- Links to social media accounts that the candidate was responsible to community manage. These can also be personal social media accounts.
Contract length and remuneration
This is a full-time contract position, until for 12 months from date of appointment. Contract renewal will depend on performance and the HR requirements of the organisation at the time.
There will be a three-month probation period for this position.
Remuneration will be market-related, with the recognition that GreenCape is a not-for-profit company. Medical aid is offered as an employee benefit (subject to some conditions).
Application details
Applications must include:
- A well-written letter of motivation indicating what motivates the candidate to apply for the
role:
o What the candidate feels he/she brings to the role that would make him/her a preferred candidate;
o An indication of current salary and salary expectations;
o An indication of when the candidate would be available to commence work;
o Please also note how the candidate became aware of the job opportunity. - A detailed CV
- Copies of academic transcripts
- Proof of eligibility to work in South Africa (copy of SA ID or work permit)
The closing date for applications is 08 November 2024.
How To Apply
All applicants must complete the GreenCape online application form. You can complete the application form by accessing this link:
https://forms.gle/qGBuB7DnsdDs2dRZ9
Only candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
Should you not hear back from the company by 22 November 2024 please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
