Corporate Communications Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Supportive team in Soweto

Impactful comms initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks a Corporate Communications Specialist to develop and implement strategies that inform, engage, and build trust with internal and external stakeholders. You will help shape the organization's messaging and corporate identity within a community-focused environment in Gauteng.

The role covers drafting newsletters and press releases, managing social media, supporting leadership with messaging, and coordinating events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Corporate Communications Specialist or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in developing and managing communication campaigns.
• Proficiency with content management systems and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal and external communication plans for the organization.
• Write and edit newsletters, press releases, speeches, and intranet content.
• Manage corporate social media channels, ensuring brand consistency and engagement.
• Support executive leadership with communication strategies and messaging.
• Assist in managing crisis communications and responding to media inquiries.
• Organize and promote internal and external company events.

Skills

Excellent writing

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Communications/Journalism/PR)

Tools

Content Management Systems

Social Media Platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and dedicated Corporate Communications Specialist to enhance their organizational messaging in Soweto. This role focuses on developing and implementing communication strategies that support internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with company values. You will be instrumental in crafting messages that inform, engage, and build trust, contributing to a strong corporate identity. This is a valuable opportunity for a communications professional to make a meaningful impact within a community-focused organization in Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal and external communication plans for the organization.
• Write and edit various communication materials, including newsletters, press releases, speeches, and intranet content.
• Manage corporate social media channels, ensuring brand consistency and engaging content.
• Support executive leadership with communication strategies and messaging.
• Assist in managing crisis communications and responding to media inquiries.
• Organize and promote internal and external company events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Corporate Communications Specialist or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in developing and managing communication campaigns.
• Proficiency with content management systems and social media platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive team environment in the vibrant community of Soweto.
• Contribute to impactful communication initiatives.