Closing date: 31 January 2025
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is seeking a digital communications specialist consultant (individual or company) for the Crime and Justice Information and Analysis Hub platform (Crime Hub) within the ISS Justice and Violence Prevention Programme.
The Crime Hub is a free South African online information portal that provides regularly updated, user-friendly access to credible information and analysis on crime, violence, and the criminal justice system in South Africa. The ISS Crime Hub presents crime and violence statistics to the public through detailed interactive maps in an accessible format. The platform's fact sheets and analytical tools enable government, civil society and the media to better understand violence and crime in South Africa, contributing to the goal of building a safer society.
The successful candidate will report to the manager of the Crime Hub in the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme.
Key responsibilities
- Optimise Crime Hub website content
- Develop and manage website and promotional content
- Create and manage social media presence
- Drive user engagement and traffic
- Support online and in-person events
- Provide technical communication assistance
- Generate quarterly Google Analytics reports
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' digital communications experience
- Proficiency across multimedia platforms
- Degree in media studies, journalism, communications or related field
- Excellent English writing and editing skills
- Strong project management capabilities
- Event production and facilitation experience
- SEO expertise
- Knowledge of ISS networks and partners (advantageous)
Contract terms: 10 months starting March 2025 (approximately 120 hours total), with the possibility of renewal.
Submit applications to Rekha Valabh at [email protected]. Include the position title in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Individual applications must include:
- Cover letter
- Hourly or daily rate
- Detailed CV
- Three contactable references
Companies must additionally provide a company profile.
Closing date: 31 January 2025
The ISS is committed to achieving employment equity in the workplace.
