Work for Trialogue

We offer a work environment that encourages self-initiative, guided by high-level structures, tested methodologies, and clearly defined goals. We typically work in small teams and come together to share problems, probe issues, and ask questions. Learning is an ongoing process at Trialogue and we believe that people who have been with us for some time will have progressed their career in responsible business significantly.

Most assignments require interaction or field work with clients and office-bound work to research and write reports. We have two offices, in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and our staff work in a hybrid and flexible manner, with two days in the office each week to contribute to the team spirit and facilitate communication.

Our team is comprised of a combination of full-time employees and independent contractors and many of our employees started out working with us as independent consultants, undertaking project evaluation work, or writing articles or reports. We offer flexibility in terms of days and hours contracted and are open to various work arrangements as well as internships.

If you are interested in working with us as a contractor, please send a CV and application letter, detailing your areas of expertise as well as your hourly consulting rate, to info@trialogue.co.za.

Trialogue, a corporate social investment (CSI) and sustainability consultancy and publisher, is looking for a production coordinator to join its thought leadership team. This team produces and shares Trialogue’s research and content to help companies make their CSI and sustainability practices more effective. The team includes a thought leadership manager, sales coordinator, writers, technical administrator, junior consultant and research assistant. It is overseen by one of Trialogue’s executive directors.

Trialogue’s thought leadership platforms include the Trialogue Business in Society Handbook, the annual Trialogue Business in Society Conference, the Trialogue Knowledge Hub, monthly Trialogue webinars, the Trialogue website and the Trialogue Academy. We have a social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram,and use the media and advertising to share our content.

Our clients and sponsors are predominantly large South African companies, and our content is aimed at sustainability and CSI practitioners within these companies as well as the nonprofit sector.

The production coordinator works across thought leadership platforms, supporting the thought leadership manager to ensure that the content on these platforms is delivered seamlessly. Specific responsibilities include:

Event coordination (conference, webinar, handbook launch and other Trialogue events)

• ­Source and manage suppliers, including identifying potential suppliers, briefing them, reviewing proposals, sourcing quotations and managing selected suppliers to deliver on time and to a high standard. Trialogue event suppliers include venues, designers, printers, technology platform providers, AV companies, film and photography, conference suppliers (registration, exhibition, health and safety, décor etc), promotional item and gift suppliers, catering, logistics and delivery etc.
• ­ Create and manage the technical production of webinars on Zoom or Trialogue’s customised platform
• ­ Manage speaker logistics (speaker bios and photographs, travel, accommodation, diaries, pre-meetings and test runs, platform links, pre-recordings, speaker gifts)
• ­ Manage venue, AV team and other suppliers during events
• ­ Manage event surveys (on Jotform or event platform)
• ­ Contribute to event close out reports and write ups

Publication coordination (handbook and other publications)

• ­Source and manage suppliers, including identifying potential suppliers, briefing them, reviewing proposals, sourcing quotations and managing selected suppliers to deliver on time and to a high standard. Trialogue publication suppliers include designers, printers, logistics and delivery, research companies, writers, digital media etc.
• ­ Provide specifications for sponsor and advertiser agreements
• ­ Liaise with sponsors and advertisers to ensure material is received on time and to specification
• ­ Oversee the timely and high-quality print of publications
• ­ Oversee the updating of the distribution database and the delivery of publications

Marketing and communication

• ­ Maintain Trialogue database and lists on Everlytic (our mailing system)
• ­ Provide artwork for emailers and social media
• ­ Schedule and send Trialogue mailers and newsletters and manage all follow ups
• ­ Book and send artwork to media houses and trade partners for marketing purposes
• ­ Ensure that Trialogue website is updated with event and publication updates (registrations, launches, write ups)

Applicants must have:

• Marie Kondo-level organisation and project management skills
• An interest in the role of business in society and CSI
• A graduate qualification
• At least five years’ experience in event and/or publication and/or digital production
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Sharepoint, Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• A firm grasp of Zoom or similar video communications platform
• Experience in marketing and communications preferable, including social media marketing
• Knowledge of design tools such as Canva, mailing tools like Everlytic, and forms in Adobe a plus

To apply for this position, please email your CV (maximum two pages), along with a motivation letter of no more than 500 words to info@trialogue.co.za. Applications close 30 June 2025. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.