Corporate Communications Officer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid & retirement fund

Growth & development opportunities

Generous leave & public holidays

Stable, supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Corporate Communications Officer to manage internal and external communications from its Upington office in the Northern Cape. You will craft messages, manage channels, and support public relations initiatives for the organization and stakeholders.

The candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Communications/PR/Journalism and at least 3 years of corporate communications experience, with strong writing, editing, and content creation skills, plus proficiency in MS Office and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate communications or a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editing and proofreading abilities.
• Experience with content creation for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with content management systems.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal communication strategies to engage employees and disseminate company information.
• Create and manage content for internal newsletters, intranet, and other communication platforms.
• Support the public relations team in developing external communication materials and media responses.
• Assist in organizing corporate events, town halls, and stakeholder briefings.
• Ensure brand consistency across all internal and external communication materials.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Editing & proofreading

Content creation

CMS familiarity

MS Office

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism

Tools

Content Management System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Corporate Communications Officer to manage internal and external communications for their operations based in Upington . This role is key to ensuring clear, consistent, and effective communication across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders. You will be responsible for crafting messages, managing communication channels, and supporting public relations initiatives. This position requires a proactive individual with excellent writing skills and a solid understanding of corporate communication best practices, working directly from our Upington office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal communication strategies to engage employees and disseminate company information.
• Create and manage content for internal newsletters, intranet, and other communication platforms.
• Support the public relations team in developing external communication materials and media responses.
• Assist in organizing corporate events, town halls, and stakeholder briefings.
• Ensure brand consistency across all internal and external communication materials.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate communications or a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editing and proofreading abilities.
• Experience with content creation for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with content management systems.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skills development.
• Generous annual leave and paid public holidays.
• A stable and supportive work environment within the Northern Cape region.