Corporate Communications Director

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation package

Comprehensive bonus structure

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Corporate Communications Director to lead our client’s communications strategy from Sandton, Gauteng. This senior role oversees media relations, internal comms, crisis management, and brand narrative development, with a hybrid work model blending office leadership and remote flexibility.

You will guide the communications team, align messaging with business objectives, and partner with executives to shape public affairs and stakeholder relations across channels.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications or public relations, with significant leadership responsibility.
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic communication plans for large organizations.
• Expertise in media relations, crisis management, internal communications, and brand strategy.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in managing communications in a hybrid work model and leading remote teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with business objectives and brand values.
• Oversee external communications, including media relations, press releases, and public statements.
• Lead internal communications to inform and engage employees.
• Manage crisis communications with robust response plans.
• Shape and protect the company's brand reputation across channels.
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to the communications team.
• Collaborate with executives to manage stakeholder communications and public affairs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Hybrid leadership

Education

Master's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and strategic Corporate Communications Director to lead their communication efforts from their offices in Sandton . This senior role is instrumental in defining and executing the company's overall communication strategy, managing its public image, and ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms. You will oversee media relations, internal communications, crisis management, and brand narrative development. This hybrid position offers a blend of essential in-office leadership and remote flexibility, promoting an effective and modern approach to corporate communications within the corporate heart of Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with business objectives and brand values.
• Oversee all external communications, including media relations, press releases, and public statements.
• Lead internal communications efforts to ensure employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with company goals.
• Manage crisis communications, developing robust response plans and executing them effectively.
• Shape and protect the company's brand reputation and public image across all channels.
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to the communications team, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to manage stakeholder communications and public affairs.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications or public relations, with significant leadership responsibility.
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic communication plans for large organizations.
• Expertise in media relations, crisis management, internal communications, and brand strategy.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in managing communications in a hybrid work model and leading remote teams effectively.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model balancing office leadership with remote flexibility.
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Significant budget for professional development and leadership training.
• Opportunity to shape the narrative and reputation of a leading organization in Sandton.