Corporate Communications Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits package

Professional development allowance

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Collaborative corporate culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an accomplished Corporate Communications Manager to oversee strategic communication initiatives from our Stellenbosch office. This senior role requires expertise in developing and executing internal and external strategies that support organizational goals and strengthen stakeholder relations.

You will manage corporate reputation, employee engagement, and crisis communications, leading teams and budgets to influence the company’s public and internal narrative.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications.
• Proven track record in managing complex programs and crisis situations.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading communication teams and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive corporate communication strategies, both internal and external.
• Manage media relations, including press releases, spokesperson preparation, and crisis communications.
• Oversee internal communications to ensure employees are informed and engaged.
• Advise senior leadership on communication issues and opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze communication effectiveness and media sentiment.
• Ensure consistent and accurate messaging across all communication channels.

Skills

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Media relations

Leadership & people management

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Corporate Communications Manager to oversee strategic communication initiatives from their Stellenbosch office. This senior role requires expertise in developing and executing internal and external communication strategies that support organizational goals and enhance stakeholder relations. You will be responsible for managing corporate reputation, employee engagement, and crisis communications. This is a leadership position offering the chance to significantly influence the company's public and internal narrative.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive corporate communication strategies, both internal and external.
• Manage media relations, including press releases, spokesperson preparation, and crisis communications.
• Oversee internal communications to ensure employees are informed and engaged.
• Advise senior leadership on communication issues and opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze communication effectiveness and media sentiment.
• Ensure consistent and accurate messaging across all communication channels.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in corporate communications.
• Proven track record of managing complex communication programs and crisis situations.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading communication teams and managing budgets.Strong understanding of corporate branding and reputation management in Stellenbosch.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits package.
• Significant opportunity for strategic impact and leadership in corporate communications.
• Professional development allowance and opportunities for continued education.
• Supportive management and a collaborative corporate culture in the scenic Western Cape.
• Retirement fund and comprehensive health insurance.