Group Head: Marketing and Communications

Clarkhouse Human Capital; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is searching for a strategic Marketing & Communications leader in Randburg to drive group-wide brand and communication strategy. This role involves leading various functions such as PR, digital marketing, and internal communications, while engaging executive stakeholders. Ideal candidates possess over 10 years of global experience in marketing and have strong capabilities in crisis communication and stakeholder engagement. Full-time office presence is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in marketing & communications across global environments.
• Strong leadership capabilities in PR and digital spaces.
• Ability to work full-time in the office.

Responsibilities

• Drive group-wide brand and communication strategy.
• Lead PR, digital, and internal communications.
• Guide divisional marketing teams and align brand strategies.

Skills

International exposure

Crisis communication

Stakeholder engagement

Executive engagement capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or related field

MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

We’re seeking a strategic Marketing & Communications leader to drive group-wide brand and communication strategy across a multi-division organisation operating in numerous countries.

In this role, you’ll lead PR, digital, internal communications, events, executive profiling, crisis communications and stakeholder engagement, while guiding divisional marketing teams and aligning a complex house of brands.

Ideal candidates bring strong international exposure, experience navigating complex organisations, and the ability to influence at executive level.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or related field (essential)
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification (preferred)
• 10+ years’ experience in marketing & communications, including leadership across global or multi-country environments
• Strength in PR, digital, and crisis communication
• Exceptional stakeholder and executive engagement capability
• Ability to work full-time in the office

We’re looking for a global brand shaper — not a traditional marketer.

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