Corporate Communications Manager

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading South African logistics organisation for an experienced Corporate Communications Manager to join their Kempton Park team. The role encompasses strategic, external, internal, brand, and change communications to strengthen reputation and ensure clear messaging across stakeholders.

You will lead messaging, media relations, and employee engagement while partnering with senior leaders to translate business strategy into compelling

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate communications.
• Strong experience in media relations and public relations.
• Experience managing internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in brand management and corporate identity.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and translating business strategy into clear communication.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated corporate communications strategy.
• Establish clear and consistent corporate messaging across channels.
• Develop compelling corporate narratives aligned with business objectives.
• Translate complex business information into clear communication.
• Manage external corporate communications and press relations.
• Distribute press releases and announcements; respond to media enquiries.
• Coordinate media training for company spokespeople.
• Protect and enhance the organisation's corporate reputation.
• Develop and manage internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
• Communicate organisational priorities and updates; ensure timely information.
• Manage corporate identity and ensure brand guideline alignment.
• Support change and transformation communications with cross-functional teams.
• Assist leadership with planning and messaging; enable effective communication.
• Build strong relationships and influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Develop engaging content; monitor impact and gather feedback.

Skills

Corporate communications

Media relations

Internal communications

Brand management

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & storytelling

Change communication

Leadership with senior stakeholders

Project management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading South African logistics organisation, for an experienced and dynamic Corporate Communications Manager to join their team in Kempton Park.

This is a confidential search for a strategic communications professional who can manage the full corporate communications function, strengthen brand reputation, and ensure clear, consistent communication across internal and external audiences.

1. Strategic Communications

• Develop and implement an integrated corporate communications strategy.
  
• Establish clear and consistent corporate messaging across all communication channels.
  
• Develop compelling corporate narratives aligned with business objectives.
  
• Translate complex business information into clear, accessible communication.
  

2. External Communications and Public Relations

• Manage external corporate communications across relevant stakeholder groups.
  
• Develop and distribute press releases and corporate announcements.
  
• Respond to media enquiries and manage media relationships.
  
• Coordinate media training for company spokespersons.
  
• Protect and enhance the organisation's corporate reputation.
  

3. Internal Communications and Employee Engagement

• Develop and manage internal communication initiatives.
  
• Support employee engagement through effective and meaningful communication.
  
• Communicate organisational priorities, business updates, and key initiatives.
  
• Ensure that employees across the organisation receive relevant and timely information.
  

4. Brand and Corporate Identity

• Manage corporate identity and brand communication.
  
• Ensure that all communications align with approved brand guidelines.
  
• Protect the integrity and consistency of the corporate brand across all touch points.
  

5. Change and Transformation Communications

• Support organisational change and transformation initiatives through effective communication.
  
• Partner with Organisational Effectiveness and Change, IT, Operations, and project teams.
  
• Develop communication plans that help employees understand and adapt to change.
  
• Communicate change initiatives in a practical, transparent, and engaging manner.
  

6. Leadership and Stakeholder Communications

• Support senior leadership with communication planning and messaging.
  
• Enable leaders to communicate effectively with employees and stakeholders.
  
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
  
• Influence and align stakeholders without relying on formal authority.
  

7. Content Development and Measurement

• Develop engaging corporate content and storytelling initiatives.
  
• Identify opportunities to communicate the organisation's achievements, culture, and values.
  
• Monitor communication effectiveness and gather stakeholder feedback.
  
• Measure the impact of communication initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
  

Requirements

Experience

• Proven experience in corporate communications.
  
• Strong experience in media relations and public relations.
  
• Experience managing internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
  
• Demonstrated experience in brand management and corporate identity.
  
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and translating business strategy into clear communication.
  
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  
• Ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
  

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Strong strategic thinking and communication planning abilities.
  
• Exceptional storytelling and content development skills.
  
• Sound judgement and strong attention to detail.
  
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  
• Creative, energetic, and adaptable approach to communication.
  
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels of an organisation
  
• Exposure to organisational change, transformation, or culture initiatives.
  
• Experience within logistics, courier services, retail, distribution, or another operational or service-based environment.
  
• Additional training in organisational communication, change communication, or digital media.
  
• Experience transitioning from an agency communications environment into an in-house corporate role.
  

Corporate Communications Manager • Kempton Park, GT, za