NATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LABOUR COUNCIL (NEDLAC)

The National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) has the following 12- month contract vacancies for the National Dialogue. For more information about the National Dialogue, please visit our website: www.nationaldialogue.co.za.

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR (R350,000 PER ANNUM ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)

Coordinates and implements the National Dialogue's social media and digital communications activities, including content development, digital campaign implementation, community engagement, platform management, multimedia production and social media monitoring, while ensuring consistent branding, public engagement and alignment with the National Dialogue Communications Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

·       Social Media Management: Coordinate the day-to-day management of the National Dialogue's social media platforms by planning, creating, scheduling and publishing engaging content across X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube and other approved digital platforms.

·       Content Development: Develop compelling written, photographic, graphic and short-form video content that promotes the National Dialogue, increases public awareness and encourages meaningful citizen participation.

·       Digital Campaign Coordination: Support the implementation of integrated digital campaigns by producing platform-specific content, coordinating campaign schedules and monitoring campaign performance.

·       Community Management: Monitor online conversations, respond to public enquiries, manage audience engagement and escalate reputational risks or sensitive issues in accordance with approved communications protocols.

·       Live Event Coverage: Coordinate real-time digital coverage of National Dialogue events, stakeholder engagements, media briefings and community activities through live updates, photography, video and multimedia storytelling.

·       Digital Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor social media performance, analyze audience engagement and prepare regular reports containing performance metrics, trends, insights and recommendations to improve digital communication effectiveness.

·       Digital Asset Management: Maintain an organized library of digital assets, including photographs, videos, graphics and multimedia content, ensuring compliance with branding guidelines and records management requirements.

·       Communications Support: Provide administrative and operational support to the Communications Unit by assisting with content planning, editorial calendars, stakeholder communication and other communications-related activities as required.

·       Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with internal teams, service providers, content creators and external stakeholders to coordinate digital communication activities and ensure timely delivery of content.

Required Skills and Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Marketing, Communications (Digital Media/Digital Marketing Major)Digital Communications, Digital Marketing, Multimedia, Digital Media or a related field.

Experience

• At least three (3) years' experience in social media management, digital communications or content creation.
• Demonstrated experience managing organizational social media platforms across multiple digital channels.
• Inclusion of a working link to your portfolio.
• Experience in planning and implementing digital communication campaigns.
• Experience producing digital content, including copywriting, photography, graphic design and short-form video.
• Experience working within government, the public sector, civil society or development programmes will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience using social media management and scheduling platforms.
• Experience using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Basic photography, videography and video editing skills.
• Knowledge of digital analytics tools and social media performance reporting.
• Excellent written communication, editing and proofreading skills.

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Creative thinking and the ability to develop engaging digital content.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong ability to engage professionally with diverse audiences.
• Ability to build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

To The T Recruitment has been appointed to assist with the recruitment process. Should you which to Apply for the above position, please use the following email address: nedlac@tttrecruitment.co.za where you can submit your 1-page Cover Letter, CV, and certified copies of your ID and qualifications. Inclusion of a working link to your portfolio is mandatory.

Closing Date: 29 September 2026

Kindly note that should you not receive a response within 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Conditions of Service

NEDLAC is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve its equity objectives. Therefore, people from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.