Opportunity type: Employment
Contract type: Fixed term employment of 1 year

The Southern Africa Trust was established in 2005, to support civil society organisations in
Southern Africa to participate effectively and with credibility in policy dialogue so that the
voices of the poor can have better impact in the development of public policies. Our mandate
is to work on a non-profit basis, to engage in activities that contribute to the reduction of
poverty & inequality. In delivering this mandate, we strive to strengthen the voices of poor
people in public policy processes. Africans deserve an economy that allows each person to lead
a dignified and meaningful life. We believe inclusive economies are critical for reducing poverty
and inequality and unlocking the potential of regional integration to generate jobs, drive
innovation, protect the environment and generate economic opportunities for all. The Trust in
2022 to 2024 plans to purposeful engage with gender justice for women’s empowerment
focusing on mainstreaming gender across the organisation and its programme.

The Southern Africa Trust seeks to recruit a Communications and Research Associate

Purpose
The main purpose of this role will be to provide Communications and Research support to the
Southern Africa Trust (SAT) by working closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to
ensure that the appropriate SAT Communications Strategy is implemented with the goal of
increasing the Trust’s presence and influence within and outside of South Africa, the SADC
region and beyond.

This role will support the CEO in creating content and ensuring that the Trust Strategic
messages on all relevant platforms, including but not limited to relevant social media
platforms and the Trust website promote and protect the Trust’s vision, mission, and goals.

A further function of the role is to provide research on trends and developments in the sector
in the SADC region, continentally and globally to keep abreast of events that will be beneficial
in influencing delivery of our strategy and increasing the Trust’s visibility in the region and
beyond.

Key Responsibilities (Refer to the Job description for full information):

o The role will broadly be responsible for three areas:
a) Communications support by working closely with the CEO to implement the
Communications strategy through various communications related functions
including content creation.
b) Research function by supporting monitoring research and development trends.
c) Executive Administration by supporting the CEO office with planning and
administration of events and by supporting with other relevant administration
processes required by the team.

Competency profile:

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with 3-5 years relevant
experience in in conducting research and analysis, experience in copywriting content for
social media and relevant platforms. In addition, the candidate should have experience in
administration and event coordination, knowledge of applicable national legislation and
policies, communications technical knowledge and an understanding of social media trends.
Fluent proficiency in English is essential. Prior sector experience will be advantageous.

Please forward your curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining of your interest in the
work of the Trust to email recruitment@southernafricatrust.org

Please include the full position title you are applying for in the email subject line.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The Southern Africa Trust is an equal
opportunities employer.

The Southern Africa Trust reserves the right to modify this job advert or not to make an
appointment.

Opportunity Closing Date: 11 April 2023

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa or remote. The Trust offices are based in Johannesburg,
South Africa; however this role is open to remote working (preferably to suitable candidates

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