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Communications Officer at University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town
Full-time
On-site
Qualifications:


Degree or Diploma in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years' experience in communications or digital content roles.


Required Skills:


Excellent written English and strong editing skills.
Experience managing social media and website content.
Ability to work with technical, training, or digital content (experience in health, education, or NGOs is an advantage).
Strong organisational and time-management skills.


Personal Attributes:


Practical, organised, and proactive.
Comfortable working independently and coordinating across teams and countries.
Curious about digital innovation and learning systems.
Reliable, collaborative, and detail-oriented.
NPC Reg. No. 2024/333268/08 | Knowledge Translation Foundation NPC 2


Key Responsibilities:


Digital and Content Communications
Manage and maintain KTF and PACK social media platforms, including planning, writing, and scheduling content.
Draft and edit website content
Translate technical, training, and digital content into accessible communications for diverse audiences.
Training and Digital Innovation Communications
Support communications for KTF training activities, including online learning, workshops, and capacity-building programmes.
Develop content highlighting digital innovation initiatives (e.g. training platforms, digital tools, and learning systems).
Assist with documenting and communicating the impact of training and digital initiatives.
PACK and Country Engagement
Liaise with PACK country teams to gather updates, stories, and materials related to implementation, training,
and digital use.
Support the collection and organisation of content used for knowledge bases, databases, and media outputs.


Publications, Reporting and Media


Support the development of newsletters, annual reports, donor updates, and organisational communications.
Assist with media engagement, including drafting press releases, briefs, or case studies.
Support communications for events, workshops, launches, and meetings.


General


Maintain consistency of messaging and branding across KTF, PACK, training, and digital platforms.
Provide ad hoc communications support across projects as required.


Closing Date 16 February 2026