Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Cape Town

Marketing and Communications Coordinator Company: Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)

Location: Cape Town, Athlone

Deadline: 10 April 2026

Type of employment: Full time

Salary: The Salary Package and benefits offered are commensurate with the NPO industry

Job Description The organisation operates a Care Home that provides accommodation and support services to cancer patients receiving treatment at both public and private oncology facilities. The Care Home focuses on delivering compassionate care, ensuring patient wellbeing, and maintaining sustainable operations through effective management and fundraising initiatives.

The purpose of this role is to manage the Care Home and ensure the effective delivery of services to residents, while also supporting oncology treatment facilities. The position involves overall leadership and management of staff and volunteers, financial oversight, and fundraising to ensure the sustainability of the Care Home. The role also includes ensuring efficient daily operations and maintaining high standards of care and compliance.

Roles and Responsibilities

Professional liaison and communication with patients and treatment facilities

Management of referrals and bookings from treatment facilities

Management of the intake and orientation of patients

Provision of information and support to patients, including cancer-related guidance

Management of care home staff and daily operations in line with policies and procedures

Ensuring compliance with administrative and financial policies

Oversight of Health and Safety as the designated SHE Representative, including: Identifying and reporting workplace hazards and risks; Participating in incident investigations

Coordinating emergency procedures

Communicating with staff and the Health and Safety Committee

Managing income and expenditure in line with the approved budget; Fundraising and securing donations to ensure sustainability

Managing the medical aid claims process for private patients; Submitting monthly reports timeously

Recruitment, mentoring, and supervision of volunteers

Qualifications And Requirements

Social Auxiliary Worker qualification with proof of registration with SACSSP

Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a care facility or similar institution

Basic accounting knowledge and experience

Competencies

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bilingual in English and Afrikaans

Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, medical facilities, and government departments

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other digital tools

Strong organisational, time management, and customer service skills

Professional attitude and presentation

Ability to provide emotional support to cancer patients and their families

How to apply Please submit your Detailed CV and supporting documents via email to . Your application email should reflect the reference

CHC EH

in the subject line and also confirm your salary expectation. If the incorrect reference is used in the subject line your application will automatically be discarded.

Date posted: 25 March 2026

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