Communications Manager

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary and bonus

Medical aid, retirement fund, and life

Professional development opportunities

Vibrant, collaborative team culture in

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks an experienced Communications Manager to lead media relations, craft narratives, and shape the organization’s public image. You will develop integrated communication strategies, manage press activities, and supervise social media to ensure consistent brand messaging across channels.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of progressive experience in communications or PR with proven leadership capabilities and excellent writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Marketing.
• 5–7 years progressive experience in communications or public relations, with proven leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated success in managing media relations and executing impactful PR campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting persuasive messages.
• Proficiency in media monitoring tools, social media platforms, and content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communication and PR strategies to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and key influencers.
• Lead the creation and distribution of press releases, media kits, and other communication materials.
• Manage crisis communications, providing strategic counsel and timely responses.
• Oversee social media content strategy and ensure alignment with overall communication goals.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze campaign performance, and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communications

Storytelling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Marketing

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Content management systems

Social media platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Communications Manager to lead their media and public relations efforts in East London . This pivotal role involves developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies, managing media relations, and shaping the organization's public image. You will be responsible for crafting compelling narratives, overseeing press activities, and ensuring consistent brand messaging across all channels. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of the media landscape, strong leadership skills, and a passion for storytelling. This position offers an exciting opportunity to drive impactful communication initiatives within a supportive and collaborative office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communication and PR strategies to enhance brand visibility and reputation.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and key influencers.
• Lead the creation and distribution of press releases, media kits, and other communication materials.
• Manage crisis communications, providing strategic counsel and timely responses.
• Oversee social media content strategy and ensure alignment with overall communication goals.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze campaign performance, and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Marketing.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in communications or public relations, with proven leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated success in managing media relations and executing impactful PR campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting persuasive messages.
• Proficiency in media monitoring tools, social media platforms, and content management systems.
• Strong understanding of corporate communications and brand management principles.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and life insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, including workshops and conferences.
• A vibrant and collaborative team culture in East London .
• Generous paid time off and wellness initiatives.