Brand Communications Strategist - Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health and wellness

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Brand Communications Specialist to develop and execute integrated brand messages across digital and traditional channels. You will craft compelling content, manage social media, and coordinate PR efforts to strengthen our brand presence in Durban and beyond.

The role requires 2–4 years in brand communications, strong storytelling, and collaboration with marketing, sales, and product teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in brand communications, marketing, or public relations.
• Experience managing social media platforms and creating engaging digital content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong storytelling.
• Proficiency in content creation tools and social media management platforms.
• Familiarity with marketing analytics and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated brand communication strategies across channels.
• Create engaging content for social media, websites, and marketing collateral.
• Manage social media profiles with active community engagement.
• Plan and execute public relations activities, including press releases.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure consistent messaging.
• Monitor industry trends and consumer insights to inform strategies.
• Measure and report campaign effectiveness and provide optimization insights.
• Support development of marketing materials and internal communications.
• Ensure brand communications adhere to guidelines and maintain quality.

Skills

Storytelling

Social media management

Content creation

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Brand Communications Specialist to develop and execute integrated brand messages across digital and traditional channels. You will craft compelling content, manage social media, and coordinate PR efforts to strengthen our brand presence in Durban and beyond.

The role requires 2–4 years in brand communications, strong storytelling, and collaboration with marketing, sales, and product teams.