Brand & Growth Director — Marketing & Communications

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Retirement savings plan with company匹配

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to lead brand presence and engagement from Stellenbosch. This senior role drives integrated strategies to boost visibility, customer acquisition, and brand loyalty.

You will oversee a team, collaborate with sales and product teams, and balance in-house work with external agencies in a hybrid setup. The ideal candidate has a decade of marketing experience, strong digital expertise, and a track record of successful campaigns, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in marketing/communications with 5+ years in senior management.
• Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven track record of integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
• Extensive experience in digital marketing, social media, and content creation.
• Strong leadership, presentation, and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing and communication strategies.
• Oversee brand management, advertising, PR, and digital marketing initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of marketing and communications professionals.
• Conduct market research and analyze consumer insights for campaigns.
• Manage the marketing budget and ensure ROI across initiatives.
• Develop and execute content strategies for multiple platforms.
• Oversee creation of marketing materials, website content, and social media campaigns.
• Measure campaign effectiveness and adjust strategies based on data.
• Build relationships with media, influencers, and industry partners.
• Ensure brand consistency across channels and communications.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Team leadership

Digital marketing

Brand management

Market research

Content strategy

Campaign analytics

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, MBA or related field

Tools

Marketing automation tools

CRM systems

Analytics platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to lead brand presence and engagement from Stellenbosch. This senior role drives integrated strategies to boost visibility, customer acquisition, and brand loyalty.

You will oversee a team, collaborate with sales and product teams, and balance in-house work with external agencies in a hybrid setup. The ideal candidate has a decade of marketing experience, strong digital expertise, and a track record of successful campaigns, with