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***Only SA Nationals or those with the right to work in South Africa will be considered. No visa support is provided***
Our client, a leading luxury safari travel company, is seeking a Corporate Communications Writer with a sharp, steady hand in crisis and risk communications. In this pivotal role, you’ll craft clear, intelligent, and nuanced messaging across the group and its owned brands—often in fast‑moving, high‑stakes situations where accuracy and tone matter most.
You’ll bring proven experience writing for crisis and risk contexts, with a deep understanding of research, fact‑checking, and the careful judgment required to communicate responsibly. We’re looking for a versatile writer who can adapt their voice to different audiences, distil complex information without losing nuance, and articulate the purpose‑driven work at the heart of the organisation.
If you write with clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence—and thrive in environments where your words truly shape trust—this is an exceptional opportunity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Crisis and risk communication
- Manage the Comms Support email inbox and respond to queries timeously
- Connect to internal stakeholders (Product/ Risk/ MDs) for technical support and guidance
- Collate technical risk drafts with internal stakeholders needs i.e. commercial stance and draft a cohesive communications piece
- Disseminate the communication to the appropriate channels within the business
- Support on PR and media responses during a crises (under direction of Risk)
- Build rapport with internal stakeholders (MDs/ Ops) as well as PR agencies for crisis comms processes
- Monitor social listening tools for information about crisis and risk situations
Copy for the following are required:
- Holding statements
- Press statements and media releases
- FAQs for internal, media and public-facing use
- Internal communications
- Guest and trade communications
- Briefing documents for spokespeople
Risk communication needs will take precedent of any other communication projects as and when needed.
Impact copywriting
Create copy for impact related work that includes:
- Website content
- Blog posts
- Press releases
- Impact-related social media captions
- Newsletter copy
- Printed collateral such as books, magazines, brochures, room drops and guest information
- Impact reports
- Campaign copy
- Script writing
Internal copywriting
Internal copy needs include writing for:
- Blog posts
- Newsletters
- Campaigns
- Stakeholder messaging
- Staff biographies
- Printed collateral
- Templates
- Impact & HR Award Submissions
- LinkedIn Post
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualification:
- Degree in Corporate Communication/ Communication Science/ Public Relations (PR)/ Journalism/ Media Studies/ Marketing or Marketing Communications/ English, Linguistics, or Creative Writing/ Business Communication.
Experience:
- 5 years of experience in writing copy across a range of channels.
- Experience in crisis communications is an added advantage.
- Be comfortable creating content for multiple marketing channels, differing audiences, and different focus areas.
- Adapt tone and structure for different channels and audiences
- Write effectively for people at all levels of the organisation
- Work from a brief while bringing your own ideas and creative input
- Research independently and engage with the right people across the business to gather accurate, informed messaging
Skills:
- Performs well under pressure and can respond quickly to crises
- Stays informed on current news and industry developments to support crisis response when needed
- Works efficiently and meets deadlines consistently
- Writes clearly, persuasively, and with purpose
- Loves to research, fact-find, and create compelling copy
- Identifies strong story angles and knows how to pursue them
- Can translate briefs and unpack the needs of each project
Interests:
- A passion for wildlife and a commitment to sustainability and conservation.
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