Corporate Communications Specialist

Placements24; The Islands (MS); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Training programs

Paarl region work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Corporate Communications Specialist to support internal and external communications, media relations, and brand messaging in Paarl. You’ll craft messages, coordinate content, and help ensure consistency across all channels.

You’ll work in a hybrid setup with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative environment focused on impactful storytelling and engagement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or related field.
• 1–3 years of corporate communications experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with communication platforms and tools.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement corporate communication strategies.
• Draft and edit press releases, newsletters, and intranet content.
• Support media relations by coordinating responses and monitoring.
• Ensure brand messaging consistency across communications.
• Manage internal communications to keep employees informed.
• Provide admin support for comms projects and events.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Communication platforms

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Corporate Communications Specialist to support their communication initiatives in Paarl . You will be involved in crafting internal and external communications, supporting media relations, and contributing to the overall brand messaging strategy. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your expertise in corporate communications within a dynamic organizational setting, working collaboratively to ensure clear and impactful messaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing corporate communication strategies.
• Draft and edit a variety of communication materials, including press releases, newsletters, and intranet content.
• Support media relations efforts by coordinating responses and assisting with media monitoring.
• Ensure consistency in brand messaging across all organizational communications.
• Help manage internal communication channels to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Provide administrative support for communication projects and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in corporate communications or a similar role.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with various communication platforms and tools.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• Engaging work environment in the beautiful Paarl region.
• Chance to contribute to key corporate messaging and initiatives.