Corporate Communications Manager

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Kempton Park, South Africa, is seeking a Corporate Communications Manager to lead strategic communications, strengthen brand reputation, and align messaging across internal and external audiences. The role focuses on integrating communications strategy with business objectives and managing stakeholder relationships.

The ideal candidate will drive externalpress success, support internal engagement, manage brand identity, and partner with cross-functional teams

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 all communication channels.
• Develop compelling corporate narratives aligned with business objectives.
• Translate complex business information into clear, accessible communication.
• Manage external corporate communications across stakeholder groups.
• Develop and distribute press releases and corporate announcements.
• Coordinate media training for company spokespersons.
• Protect and enhance the organisation's corporate reputation.
• Develop and manage internal communication initiatives.
• Support employee engagement through effective communication.
• Communicate organisational priorities and business updates.
• Ensure timely dissemination of information across the organisation.
• Manage corporate identity and brand communication.
• Ensure communications align with brand guidelines.
• Protect the integrity of the corporate brand across touchpoints.
• Support organisational change communications with relevant plans.
• Partner with IT, Operations, and project teams.
• Communicate change initiatives clearly and transparently.
• Support leadership with communication planning and messaging.
• Influence stakeholders across levels without formal authority.
• Develop storytelling initiatives and measure impact.

Skills

Corporate communications

Media relations

Internal communications

Brand management

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Change communication

Education

A degree or diploma in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Corporate Communications Manager

Kempton Park, South Africa | Posted on 15/09/2026

• Work Experience A degree or diploma in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Date Opened 15/09/2026
• Job Type Permanent
• City Kempton Park
• Province Gauteng
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 1619

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.
  

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.