Strategic Communications Director

7 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa SmartStart South Africa Full time

Job Description:

About SmartStart South Africa

SmartStart South Africa is a leading organization in early childhood development, dedicated to making quality education accessible to all. Our mission is to create a society where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Job Title: Societal Communications Head

The Societal Communications Head will lead our efforts in social influence, driving behavior change and mindset transformation across the country. This role is part of our Hub Exco team and reports directly to the Chief Ecosystem and Partnerships Officer.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement coherent, clear, and engaging communications strategies to inspire a national movement towards early learning as a societal priority.
  • Leverage the power of the SmartStart brand to accelerate network growth and wider progress towards quality early learning for all, focusing on the most excluded communities.

This role requires a curious, creative, and driven individual with extensive experience in communications, behavior change, marketing, and outreach. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing teams and driving effective social behavior-change communications campaigns.



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