Overview
Group Content Manager Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at Vivo Energy
Title: Group Content Manager
Company: Vivo Energy
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Purpose:
The Group Content Manager is responsible for developing and managing compelling content across multiple communication channels to enhance the company’s reputation and brand presence. This role covers external and internal communications, social media management, and content strategy to effectively engage stakeholders, employees, customers, and the broader public. The position ensures that all content aligns with business objectives, corporate values, and the company’s voice, supporting both strategic initiatives and day-to-day communication needs.
Reports to: Head of Communications
Requirements
Principal Accountabilities:
Content Development & Management:
Create high-quality content (written, visual, and multimedia) to support corporate initiatives
Develop and maintain a content calendar that aligns with corporate events, campaigns, and industry trends
Social Media & Digital Presence:
Develop and implement social media content strategies to drive brand awareness and audience engagement
Manage corporate social media accounts, ensuring consistent and engaging messaging
Produce compelling content for social media channels
Community manage all social media channels, engaging with comments to ensure an active platform
Monitor trends and analyse engagement metrics to optimize content performance
Manage CEO’s LinkedIn profile, including development of content calendar and community management.
Internal Communications:
Develop engaging content for employees, including managing production of fortnightly newsletter, intranet updates, etc
Drive employee engagement initiatives through compelling storytelling and creative communication campaigns
External Communications:
Develop and execute content strategies that enhance the company’s external reputation
Create thought leadership articles, speeches, and corporate messaging for external audiences
Own, manage and update content for corporate digital platforms, including the website and social media channels
Ensure alignment with brand guidelines and compliance with industry regulations
Key Challenges:
Ensuring messaging consistency across diverse markets and languages in Africa
Managing communication across multiple digital platforms with different audience expectations
Handling sensitive topics effectively
Aligning content strategies with evolving business priorities in the Oil & Gas sector
Engaging stakeholders (external and internal) across diverse cultural and operational contexts
Job Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
7+ years of experience in corporate communications, content strategy and implementation, preferably in Oil & Gas or a multinational environment
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a strong ability to tailor messages to different audiences
Experience managing corporate social media platforms and digital content strategies
Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
Proficiency in digital content creation tools and platforms
Excellent fluency in English. Solid knowledge of French is a bonus, but not a requirement
Person Skills:
Pragmatic
Proactive
Flexible
Collaborative
Personable
To apply for this role, please complete the application form, submitting your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you are the right fit.
Closing date: 4 May 2025
