Communications Director

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Fully remote

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly strategic Communications Director to lead its global communications function. This executive role is based remotely from Vereeniging and focuses on developing a comprehensive strategy to support business goals, enhance brand reputation, and engage stakeholders.

You will oversee internal and external communications, media relations, crisis management, and public affairs while collaborating with a distributed team to drive impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Communications and Public Relations, with leadership roles.
• Extensive experience in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies for large organizations.
• Exceptional expertise in media relations, crisis management, and corporate messaging.
• Strong understanding of digital communication channels and evolving media landscapes.
• Outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an overarching communication strategy aligned with corporate goals and brand values.
• Lead and manage all internal and external communication initiatives, including media relations, PR, social media, and executive communications.
• Oversee crisis communications planning and execution, ensuring timely and effective responses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, industry influencers, and key stakeholders.
• Manage the communications team (or external agencies) and ensure the highest quality of output.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies, adapting as needed to optimize impact.

Skills

Leadership

Media relations

Crisis management

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Digital communications

Education

Master's degree in Communications / PR / Journalism / MBA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Communications Director to lead their entire communications function remotely from Vereeniging . This executive-level position is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communication strategy that supports the company's business objectives, enhances its brand reputation, and engages key stakeholders. You will oversee all aspects of internal and external communications, media relations, crisis management, and public affairs. This is a premier opportunity for a seasoned communications leader to drive impact and influence across a global organization, working with a fully distributed and highly collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an overarching communication strategy aligned with corporate goals and brand values.
• Lead and manage all internal and external communication initiatives, including media relations, PR, social media, and executive communications.
• Oversee crisis communications planning and execution, ensuring timely and effective responses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, industry influencers, and key stakeholders.
• Manage the communications team (or external agencies) and ensure the highest quality of output.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies, adapting as needed to optimize impact.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Communications and Public Relations , with a proven track record in leadership roles.
• Extensive experience in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies for large organizations.
• Exceptional expertise in media relations, crisis management, and corporate messaging.
• Strong understanding of digital communication channels and evolving media landscapes.
• Outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity options.
• Fully remote work arrangement with significant autonomy.
• Comprehensive benefits package including top-tier health insurance and retirement planning.
• Generous allowance for professional development and travel.
• Opportunity to shape the communication narrative of a leading global company.