Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) seeks a skilled and motivated Communications Coordinator: R435,543 and R486,783 (total cost to company)

Communications Coordinator

Reference No: 04/2025
Application Deadline: 13 June 2025
Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg, South Africa

About the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER)

The Centre for Environmental Rights is a non-profit law clinic and activist organisation committed to advancing environmental and social justice in South Africa. CER works alongside communities and civil society to uphold the constitutional right to a healthy environment through advocacy, litigation, and public engagement. Its focus areas include Mining, Pollution and Climate Change, Corporate Accountability and Transparency, and Activist Support and Training. With offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg, CER embodies a vision of a just, equitable, and resilient society that respects the interconnectedness of people and the environment.

Position Overview

CER seeks a skilled and motivated Communications Coordinator to provide vital support to the Communications and Media department. Reporting to the Head of Communications, the successful candidate will play a key role in implementing communication strategies, managing multiple projects, and coordinating internal and external communications activities. This position requires a dynamic professional who excels at distilling complex information into engaging digital storytelling, is highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment managing diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Team and Administrative Support: Assist the Head of Communications with coordinating day-to-day operations, including scheduling meetings, tracking deliverables, managing calendars, travel arrangements, procurement, invoice payments, and maintaining records and databases. Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Stakeholder and Media Engagement: Support the implementation of CER’s communication strategy by coordinating public events, media roundtables, and partner activities. Manage media enquiries, disseminate press releases, track media coverage, maintain media lists, and assist in preparing public relations materials. Facilitate media interviews with CER spokespeople.
• Reporting and Monitoring: Assist in producing periodic reports, including monthly, quarterly, annual, and risk management reports, aligned with organisational outcomes.
• Internal Communications: Contribute to strengthening CER’s internal communications culture by supporting content creation for newsletters, updates, and staff training on communication skills.
• Transformation Support: Actively participate in CER’s diversity, inclusion, and transformation initiatives, supporting efforts to engage Black and women-owned suppliers and fostering an inclusive organisational culture.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• A degree in Communications, Journalism, or equivalent qualification.
• 3 to 5 years’ practical experience as a communications coordinator or in a similar role.
• Proficient in written and spoken English; fluency in a Nguni language is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Well-organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and agile, with excellent networking and client service skills.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Cloud applications, MS Teams, SharePoint, Adobe Suite, Canva, and other digital tools.
• Experience developing content for various social media platforms.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.

Salary and Benefits

• The salary range for this position is between R435,543 and R486,783 (total cost to company), commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Benefits include medical aid and pension subsidies, generous leave, wellness and psychosocial support, and study assistance.
• CER promotes a healthy work-life balance and supports staff well-being.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CER is committed to reflecting South Africa’s diversity across race, culture, gender, and other identities. Applicants from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference. CER strives to maintain an inclusive workplace where every individual can contribute fully and authentically.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application by email to [email protected] with the subject line:
“CER Communications Coordinator, Ref 04/2025, [Your Full Name]”

Applications must include:

• A cover letter outlining relevant skills, experience, and motivation for joining CER.
• An updated CV.
• At least two recent, contactable written references (no older than six months).

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete assessments or assignments to demonstrate their competencies. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. CER reserves the right not to make an appointment if no suitable candidate is found.

For those passionate about environmental justice and effective communication, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected organisation driving social and environmental change in South Africa.

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