Communications Officer

Vinpro, situated in Paarl, is the independent organisation that provides specialised services and information to South African wine producers, cellars and wine-related businesses and represents them on various forums. They currently have an opportunity for a dynamic Communications Officer to join their Media & Communications team at WineLand Media, the media and communications division of Vinpro. The successful candidate will report to the Manager WineLand Media & Communications.

Responsibilities include:

  • Conceptualising and managing all staff communications, including newsletters and notifications, events and staff orientation
  • Events planning and coordination
  • Managing social media including Instagram, website, Facebook
  • Attending industry and media functions
  • Networking with people in wine industry
  • Producing video content for Vinpro branding/marketing purposes
  • Writing of news releases, articles
  • Managing info address
  • Creating a culture of good communication within the Vinpro group through planned actions and on various channels

Requirements:

  • Relevant degree or diploma in Public Relations or Communications
  • 3 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Creative and able to generate new ideas to improve processes and content
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Afrikaans and English
  • Computer literate (MS Office) with excellent MS Excel skills
  • Strong administrative and project management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong focus on detail
  • Self-disciplined and well-organised
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Must be able to work independently and take initiative to solve problems
  • Motivated and keen to learn new skills.

In terms of Vinpro’s employment equity plan, preference will be given to candidates from a previously disadvantage background.

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  • a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, inclusive of contact and email information
  • a covering letter motivating the application
  • an indication of current and expected remuneration
  • availability
  • contactable referees

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:   12 October 2022

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