Centurion: Strategic Communications Leader

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Career development

Modern offices

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion seeks a Senior Communications Manager to lead strategic communications, elevate corporate reputation, and drive stakeholder engagement. This on-site role requires a seasoned leader who can align communication initiatives with business objectives.

You will oversee internal and external channels, develop high-impact content, manage media relations, mentor a team, and provide strategic counsel to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications or PR.
• Track record in developing and executing complex communication strategies.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication strategies across internal and external channels.
• Manage media relations activities, including press releases and crisis communications.
• Oversee content creation: speeches, presentations, reports, website copy.
• Lead and mentor a team of communications professionals.
• Advise senior leadership on communication matters and provide strategic counsel.
• Measure and report on effectiveness of campaigns and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Crisis communications

Content creation

People management

Project management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion seeks a Senior Communications Manager to lead strategic communications, elevate corporate reputation, and drive stakeholder engagement. This on-site role requires a seasoned leader who can align communication initiatives with business objectives.

You will oversee internal and external channels, develop high-impact content, manage media relations, mentor a team, and provide strategic counsel to senior leaders.