Corporate Communications Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Executive health, wellness &退休ment

Professional development opportunities

Strategic impact leadership role

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a visionary Corporate Communications Lead to shape the company narrative and public perception across Africa. This executive role steers strategic communication, media relations, and stakeholder engagement to safeguard and enhance the brand.

You will lead crisis management, content creation, and executive communications, collaborating with senior leaders to drive business outcomes while delivering measurable communication impact and sustained

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of corporate communications and PR experience.
• Expertise in strategic planning, media relations, crisis management, and executive communications.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Solid understanding of national and international media landscape relevant to Sandton.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy aligned with business goals.
• Manage all media relations, act as primary spokesperson and cultivate high-level media contacts.
• Oversee creation of content for press releases, speeches, and reports.
• Lead crisis communication efforts to safeguard the company's reputation.
• Monitor and analyze communication effectiveness and provide insights to senior leadership.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Media relations

Crisis management

Executive communications

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Corporate Communications Lead to spearhead their public relations and communication efforts in the prestigious area of Sandton . This leadership position is responsible for shaping the company's narrative and public perception across Gauteng and beyond. You will drive strategic communication initiatives, manage key stakeholder relationships, and ensure a consistent and powerful brand voice. This is a paramount opportunity for a seasoned communications executive to lead critical functions and significantly influence the organization's market standing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy, aligned with business goals.
• Manage all media relations, acting as a primary spokesperson and cultivating high-level media contacts.
• Oversee the creation of compelling content for all communication channels, including press releases, speeches, and reports.
• Lead crisis communication efforts, safeguarding the company's reputation.
• Monitor and analyze communication effectiveness, providing strategic insights to senior leadership.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of extensive experience in corporate communications and public relations, with a proven leadership track record.
• Expertise in strategic planning, media relations, crisis management, and executive communications.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong understanding of the national and international media landscape relevant to Sandton 's business environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and substantial bonus opportunities.
• Hybrid work model providing excellent flexibility and work-life integration.
• Comprehensive executive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and strategic impact.
• Lead the communication function for a leading enterprise in the heart of Gauteng 's financial hub.