Corporate Communications Officer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance &/

Health benefits and retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model in Nelspruit

Collaborative work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Corporate Communications Officer to join our progressive team in Nelspruit. This role focuses on managing internal and external communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and impact across all organizational messaging.

You will develop communication materials, support media relations, manage social media and digital channels, and contribute to reputation management. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of corporate communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Experience with social media management and digital communication tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Understanding of corporate branding and reputation management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal and external communication plans and strategies.
• Write and edit corporate communications, including press releases, newsletters, and intranet content.
• Support media relations activities, including responding to inquiries and coordinating interviews.
• Manage the company's social media presence and digital communication channels.
• Assist in the development of crisis communication plans and responses.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather information and ensure message alignment.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Presentation skills

Social media management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Corporate Communications Officer to join their progressive team in Nelspruit . This role plays a critical part in managing internal and external communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and impact across all organizational messages. You will be responsible for developing communication materials, supporting media relations, and contributing to the overall reputation management of the company. This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional to contribute to a dynamic business in the scenic province of Mpumalanga.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal and external communication plans and strategies.
• Write and edit corporate communications, including press releases, newsletters, and intranet content.
• Support media relations activities, including responding to inquiries and coordinating interviews.
• Manage the company's social media presence and digital communication channels.
• Assist in the development of crisis communication plans and responses.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather information and ensure message alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in corporate communications or public relations.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Experience with social media management and digital communication tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Understanding of corporate branding and reputation management principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews and potential bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry workshops.
• A hybrid work model designed for flexibility and productivity in Nelspruit .
• A collaborative and innovative work culture.