Communications Manager

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Generous annual leave

Personal development budget

Autonomy

Executive-level benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead public relations in Cape Town. You will develop and execute strategic communications, oversee media relations, and shape the brand narrative across external channels.

This senior role offers executive benefits, relocation support, travel opportunities, and significant autonomy to drive impact with leadership and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• 7+ years in a communications or PR leadership role.
• Proven success in developing and implementing impactful campaigns.
• Strong media relations network in Cape Town and beyond.
• Crisis communications and reputation management expertise.
• Analytical skills to measure campaign effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage all media relations, including pitching stories and coordinating interviews.
• Oversee content creation for press releases, speeches, social media, and website.
• Monitor media landscape and provide strategic advisory on trends and issues.
• Lead reputation management and crisis communications when needed.
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership to ensure consistent brand messaging.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Brand management

Education

Master's degree in Communications or PR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Communications Manager to lead their public relations efforts in Cape Town . This senior role involves developing and executing innovative communication strategies that elevate the company's brand and public profile. You will be responsible for overseeing all external communications, managing media relations, and ensuring a consistent and powerful brand message reaches target audiences. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of communications initiatives within a vibrant organization located in the beautiful city of Cape Town .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage all media relations, including pitching stories, responding to inquiries, and coordinating interviews.
• Oversee the creation of compelling content for press releases, speeches, social media, and website.
• Monitor media landscape and provide strategic advice on emerging trends and potential issues.
• Manage the company's reputation and lead crisis communication efforts when necessary.
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams to ensure consistent brand messaging and storytelling.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a communications or public relations leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing impactful communication campaigns.
• Excellent media relations skills with a strong network of contacts in Cape Town and beyond.
• Proficiency in crisis communications and reputation management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with executive-level benefits.
• Opportunities for international travel for industry conferences and events.
• Generous annual leave and personal development budget.
• Relocation assistance available for candidates moving to Cape Town .
• A dynamic work environment with significant autonomy and impact.