Communications Director
Hashtag Nonprofit NpcCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa3 days ago
Job descriptionDevelop key messages to engage each audience segment Form strategic partnerships that amplify messaging across each audience segment Develop and manage budget to ensure the communication plan is delivered and key audience segments are engaged Content Development & Storytelling Duties : Lead development / co-creation of high-quality written and visual content that aligns with key messages and audience segments Oversee social media, newsletter, website, donor platforms Ensure consistent brand identity across all platforms Marketing & Sector Presence Duties : Develop presentations, case studies and op-eds for presentation or co-publication Develop annual campaigns to increase engagement with Take 5 Team Leadership & Capacity Building Duties : Provide training in communications tools, donor stewardship messaging, and media Coordinate external service providers (graphic designers, photographers, videographers) Stakeholder & Donor Engagement Support Duties : Oversee impact reporting and storytelling for key stakeholders Develop digital marketing campaigns that support fundraising and donor cultivation Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, Public Relations, Journalism, or related Postgraduate degree (Honours / Master’s in Communications / Marketing / Development Studies) an advantage Additional training in digital media, brand management, or nonprofit fundraising communications beneficial 8–10 years’ experience in communications, PR, media relations, or marketing, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role Proven track record of developing and executing communications strategies in the nonprofit, development, or social impact sector (experience in corporate with strong transferability also valuable) Experience in storytelling for impact, donor communications, brand building, and crisis management Prior experience engaging with media, writing Op-Eds, speeches, and leading communications efforts Experience managing a small team and external service providers (graphic designers, PR agencies, videographers) Advantage : international experience or networks, especially in donor communications, advocacy, or global positioning Strategic thinking and the ability to translate organisational strategy into communication Excellent writing and editing skills (reports, donor stories, press releases, opinion pieces) Strong media relations and networking Digital communications expertise (social media strategy, web content, analytics) Leadership and people management Ability to manage reputation, including in high-pressure or crisis situations High emotional intelligence, able to tell stories ethically and sensitively (especially given work with children)
Overview
Waves for Change is transitioning to scale. We retain 5 Surf Therapy sites across South Africa where we deliver award winning youth development programmes. Take 5 is a codified training and set of games used by our surf therapy coaches to improve implementation at scale. Take 5 is now used by leading humanitarian organisations, including UNICEF and Save the Children, as well as the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in South Africa. For more information, refer to the website :
Position
Communications Director
Deadline
26 October 2025
Region
Cape Town
Type of employment
Full time
Job Description
Waves for Change is transitioning to scale. We retain 5 Surf Therapy sites across South Africa where we deliver award winning youth development programmes. We have codified the training we give our surf therapy coaches, and the games they use on the beach, so any arts, sport or culture programme can improve their implementation at scale. We call this product “Take 5”. Take 5 is now being used by leading humanitarian organisations including UNICEF and Save the Children, as well as the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in South Africa. For more information, refer to the website :
Responsibilities
- Strategic Communications Leadership Duties :
Identify audiences for Surf Therapy and Take 5
Develop annual communications plan to align W4C teams with key content development and publication dates
Research conferences, publications & websites where key audience segments can be reached
Manage, mentor, and support the Communications Officer / Manager and other team members
Collaborate with fundraising and partnerships teams to ensure aligned messaging with key donors
Qualifications
Experience
Skills
How to apply
Interested candidates must submit a motivation letter highlighting suitability for this role and an updated CV with contact details of three work-related referees to MaraisButton & Associates . Email : Contact will only be made with shortlisted candidates.
Closing date
Sunday 26 October
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