Corporate Communications Manager

redember-recruitment; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting for a Corporate Communications Manager on behalf of a leading South African logistics organisation in Kempton Park. The role leads the full corporate communications function, strengthening brand reputation and ensuring clear messaging for internal and external audiences.

You will develop strategies, manage media relations, coordinate internal communications, and support change initiatives with senior leadership to align communications with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate communications.
• Strong media relations and public relations experience.
• Experience managing internal communications and employee engagement.
• Brand management and corporate identity experience.
• Ability to translate business strategy into clear communication.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and communication planning abilities.
• Experience with organisational change or transformation initiatives.
• Experience in logistics, courier services, distribution, or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated corporate communications strategy.
• Establish clear and consistent corporate messaging across all communication channels.
• Translate complex business information into clear communication.
• Manage external corporate communications and media relationships.
• Develop and distribute press releases and corporate announcements.
• Coordinate media training for company spokespersons.
• Protect and enhance the organisation's corporate reputation.
• Develop internal communication initiatives and employee engagement.
• Communicate organisational priorities, business updates, and key initiatives to employees.
• Ensure that employees across the organisation receive relevant and timely information.
• Manage corporate identity and brand communication according to brand guidelines.
• Protect the integrity and consistency of the corporate brand across touchpoints.
• Support organisational change and transformation initiatives through effective communication.
• Partner with IT, Operations, and project teams on change communications.
• Develop communication plans that help employees understand and adapt to change.
• Influence leaders and stakeholders with clear messaging.
• Develop engaging corporate content and storytelling initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to communicate the organisation's achievements, culture, and values.
• Measure the impact of communication initiatives and gather stakeholder feedback.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Corporate communications

Stakeholder engagement

Brand management

Strategic planning

Content development

Change communication

Storytelling

Verbal written comms

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.

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.

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. Maintain an up-to-date media database. Coordinate media training for company spokespersons. Protect and enhance the organisation's corporate reputation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

ExperienceProven 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 CompetenciesExcellent 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.