Digital Media and Communications Assistant

Role Details: This is a part-time, 25-hour-per-week role based in Pretoria or surrounding areas, starting on 1 October 2026. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–13:00, with some flexibility provided the working day starts no later than 09:00. The salary is R16,000 per month on a one-year contract, with 18 days of annual leave. The role will be in person for a minimum of three months for training, with hybrid work possible thereafter.

Role Description: eLearning Africa is looking for a highly organised, creative and reliable Digital Media & Communications Assistant to support the marketing, digital media and communications work behind Africa’s leading conference on digital education, training and skills development.

The role will focus mainly on social media, digital content creation, Canva design, newsletter writing, stakeholder communication, and support for digital advertising campaigns, including LinkedIn Ads and Google Ads. Strong written English is essential, as the role involves a significant amount of writing, editing and adapting content for different audiences, from social media posts and newsletters to stakeholder communications and campaign materials. Responsibilities are not limited to these areas, and the right person should be willing to assist across the broader marketing and communications function, including occasional administrative support where needed.

As the conference usually takes place in late May, the role may require longer hours during the busy pre-conference and post-conference periods, particularly in the six weeks before and after the event. Any additional hours will, of course, be compensated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage and support social media content across eLearning Africa's digital channels. (X, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn)

· Write clear, professional and engaging copy for social media, campaigns and communications.

· Create social media graphics and simple marketing materials in Canva.

· Help maintain social media, newsletter, paid advertising and marketing content calendars.

· Assist in writing and preparing the monthly eLearning Africa newsletter, sent to more than 80,000 stakeholders.

· Support stakeholder communication by email and other channels.

· Assist with LinkedIn Ads and Google Ads, including ad copy, campaign materials and basic performance tracking.

· Organise digital content, images, videos, documents and campaign materials.

· Monitor online activity, comments, mentions and engagement where required.

· Assist with basic reporting on social media, newsletter and advertising performance.

· Support the wider team with general marketing, communications and administrative tasks as needed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who is creative, reliable, structured and digitally confident. The ideal candidate is very self-organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks without constant supervision. They should take ownership of their work, keep track of deadlines and communicate professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

· Excellent written English and professional communication skills. A background or strong interest in journalism, communications, English, media or content writing would be an advantage.

· Creative and confident using Canva.

· Confident using AI tools responsibly and effectively.

· Fully literate in Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Good understanding of social media platforms, especially LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter.

· Familiarity with LinkedIn Ads and Google Ads would be an advantage.

· Comfortable working with Google Drive, documents, spreadsheets and online platforms.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines independently.

· Interest in education, technology, Africa, events or international development.

· Based in Pretoria or surrounding areas.

· Valid driver’s licence and own transport.

Please send your CV and a short note explaining why you are interested in the role to warren.janisch@elearning-africa.com. Applicants are encouraged to include examples of previous work where applicable, particularly examples of written English such as articles, essays, newsletters, reports, blog posts or other relevant writing samples. We are looking for authentic applications that reflect your own experience, interests and writing style, so please avoid generic AI-generated CVs or cover notes.

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