COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Are you a creative storyteller, social media whizz and animal lover? Do you love turning moments into meaningful stories, creating eye-catching content and getting people excited about a cause? Then we want to hear from you!
We’re looking for a full-time Communications Coordinator to help us share ARO’s impact, grow our community of supporters and make sure more animals get the care they need.
You’ll be:
📱 Managing and growing ARO’s social media channels
🎨 Designing graphics, posters and campaign materials using Canva
📸 Capturing and sharing stories from our clinics, events and communities
💻 Keeping our website fresh and up to date
💌 Writing donor updates and our annual newsletters
🎟️ Creating artwork and communications to promote fundraising events and sell tickets
🤝 Helping secure sponsors and showcasing our amazing partners
📰 Sharing our stories through local newspapers, radio and other traditional media
📅 Planning content calendars and communications campaigns
📊 Tracking what works and finding new ways to inspire supporters
You’ll need:
✔️ At least 3 years’ experience in communications, marketing or social media
✔️ Excellent writing and storytelling skills
✔️ Canva proficiency (Adobe Creative Suite is a bonus!)
✔️ A valid driver’s licence and your own reliable vehicle
✔️ The ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines
✔️ A positive, can-do attitude and a passion for animal welfare
Salary based on experience.
Closing Date: 7 July 2026
To apply, please email your CV, short motivation letter and portfolio to:
lindsey@animalrescue.org.za
Why work at ARO?
🐾 Tell stories that make a real difference
🐾 Be part of life-changing work in communities across Cape Town
🐾 Work with a passionate, supportive and slightly animal-obsessed team
🐾 Use your creativity every single day
🐾 Help more animals and the people who love them get the support they deserve
Because every post, story, event and campaign you create could change an animal’s life. 💙🐾
KENNEL HAND
Are you an animal lover who doesn’t mind getting your hands dirty? Do you enjoy caring for dogs and cats, working as part of a team, and making a real difference in the lives of animals every day? Then we want to hear from you!
We’re looking for a full-time Kennel Hand to join our hospital and mobile clinic team. This is a hands-on role for someone who is compassionate, hardworking, and committed to providing excellent care to our patients while helping our mobile clinics run smoothly.
You’ll be:
🐾 Caring for hospitalised dogs and cats by ensuring they have food, water, bedding and clean spaces
🐾 Monitoring patients and reporting any signs of illness or abnormalities to the veterinary team
🐾 Assisting with loading and unloading animals from the mobile clinics and hospital vehicles
🐾 Helping maintain clean kennels, catteries and mobile clinic vehicles through daily cleaning and weekly deep cleans
🐾 Assisting with crowd control and engaging with communities at our mobile clinics
🐾 Educating pet owners on responsible pet care, including sterilisation, feeding and vaccinations
🐾 Ensuring all animals are safely and humanely handled at all times
🐾 Helping with patient identification, weighing and record-keeping
🐾 Supporting the wider team wherever needed and keeping our operations running smoothly.
You’ll need:
✔️ Matric certificate
✔️ Experience working with animals (professional or volunteer experience advantageous)
✔️ A valid South African driver’s licence
✔️ The ability to speak more than one South African language would be an advantage
✔️ The ability to work overtime, weekends and in a physically demanding environment when required
✔️ A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn
✔️ Compassion, patience and a genuine passion for animal welfare
✔️ The ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
Salary Based on Experience.
Closing Date: 7 July 2026
To apply please email your CV, copy of your driver’s licence and ID to:
Why work at ARO?
🐾 Be part of real, on-the-ground change
🐾 Help animals recover and return home healthy
🐾 Work directly in communities where the need is greatest
🐾 Join a passionate and supportive team that cares deeply about animal welfare
🐾 Make a difference every single day—one wagging tail and purring patient at a time.
Because every clean kennel, every gentle cuddle and every act of care helps an animal heal. 💙🐾
No further Vacancies at this time. You are welcome to send your CV to aro@animalrescue.org.za and we will keep it on file.