Strategic Communications Specialist

2 weeks ago


Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa 54 Collective Full time
About Us

The 54 Collective is a pioneering organization dedicated to democratizing entrepreneurship in Africa.

Our mission is to empower aspiring entrepreneurs by providing access to knowledge, resources, and networks. We believe that viable businesses are the key to sustainable economic growth and development.

We achieve this through our flagship programs: Explore and Business Support Accelerator.

Program Overview

The Explore Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge required to transform their ideas into successful businesses.

The program consists of two phases: Phase 1 is a 4-week digital curriculum, and Phase 2 is a 5-week practical fieldwork experience. Participants receive a customer discovery stipend and prototyping funds, as well as expert coaching.

The Business Support Accelerator is a 12-week program that helps new and early-stage businesses grow further and faster in a sustainable way. We provide businesses with significant resources for growth, including grant funding and fully funded technical assistance.

What sets our program apart is our team of experienced business coaches who provide hands-on support, guidance, and accountability to our clients. We target businesses with a solution to a real problem and real paying customers.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Communications Consultant to develop and implement our communications strategy and toolkit.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communication and/or marketing, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the field. They will be responsible for designing and implementing communications strategies, messaging, and marketing materials.

  • Develop the 54 Collective's communications strategy and toolkit
  • Collaborate with leadership to refine and evolve messaging for various stakeholders
  • Produce and disseminate strategic content on our work, including case studies, lessons learned reports, press releases, and thought leadership pieces
  • Identify and develop an engagement plan for strategic partners to elevate our programmatic efforts and results
  • Develop an events and content calendar relevant to our mission and activities
Deliverables and Deadlines
  1. Communication Strategy & Toolkit (1 month after contract signature)
  2. Produce strategic content: case studies and thought leadership (Deadline to be agreed)
  3. Produce strategic content: Lessons learned report (November)
  4. Events and content calendar (November)
  5. Partners list and engagement plan (Deadline to be agreed)
  6. Programs marketing and comms support (Ongoing throughout contract)


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