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VACANCY: ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPAIGN CO-ORDINATOR (ONE-YEAR CONTRACT)

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Over the years the Two Oceans Aquarium has been at the forefront of several 
successful environmental campaigns. Now we seek to increase our impact and 
drive positive environmental change across all sectors of society. 


Are you ready to turn passion into impact? The Two Oceans Aquarium is looking for 
a driven and dynamic Environmental Campaign Co-ordinator to join our team and 
help lead urgent campaigns tackling plastic pollution, overfishing and others.


Are you a strategic communicator and change-maker who designs and drives 
initiatives that connect people to ocean issues? Can you use science, conservation 
and communication to tell compelling stories that inspire behaviour change, 
partnerships, and measurable impact? Can you work with multiple teams to align 
messaging, audiences, and actions to advance the Aquarium’s mission?


About the Role


You will play a key role in designing and delivering campaigns that influence policy, 
mobilise communities, and drive real environmental change. Working across multiple 
platforms and with diverse stakeholders, you’ll bring energy, creativity, and strategic
thinking to some of the most pressing marine conservation challenges of our time.

Key Responsibilities


Develop, plan and implement impactful campaigns focused on plastic 
pollution and overfishing, among others
Conduct research and translate complex environmental issues into 
compelling campaign messages
• Work collaboratively with the wider communications and design team to 
develop and deliver a variety of communication approaches and materials, 
including direct engagement, traditional and digital media, briefing 
materials, public information, and campaign activities. These should 
effectively engage identified audiences and support the achievement of 
campaign objectives. 
• Develop clear, accurate and informative briefings and updates for staff, 
media, stakeholders and other relevant audiences, communicating key 
campaign issues, developments, progress and outcomes.
• Engage stakeholders, partners, staff and the public to build momentum and 
support
• Develop, plan and implement campaign activities, timelines, and resources
effectively
Monitor and evaluate campaign performance and adapt strategies as 
needed

About You


• Experience in campaigning, advocacy, or public engagement
• Strong communication, storytelling and public speaking abilities 
• Background and qualification in marine science, or communications, or 
social sciences, or environmental studies, or a related field
• Passionate about environmental protection, particularly marine ecosystems
• Strategic thinker with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Dynamic and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Why Join Us?


You’ll be part of a passionate team working at the forefront of environmental 
change, with the opportunity to make a tangible difference in protecting our ocean 
for future generations.
If you’re ready to take action and create impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of the movement to protect our ocean.


Starting date: 1 January 2027
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our 
organisation.
 

This is NOT a Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) position. 

The Aquarium reserves the right not to make an appointment if no suitably qualified 
candidates apply for the position as advertised.


Interested applicants must email a maximum 2-page CV with a covering letter of 
motivation to email address: vacancies@aquarium.co.za


Closing date for applications: 31 October 2026.


If no response is received within 14 days after the closing date, candidates should 
regard their application as unsuccessful