Hybrid Strategic Marketing Communications Manager

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Healthcare benefits

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a strategic Marketing Communications Manager to shape and execute our client’s communications strategy. You will oversee corporate communications, brand messaging, PR, and content development to ensure a consistent brand narrative across all channels.

Working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, you will align communications with business objectives, manage media relations, crises, and marketing collateral, and drive impactful campaigns in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in marketing communications or similar roles.
• Proven ability to develop and execute communication strategies and campaigns.
• Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills in English.
• Experience in media relations and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing communication plans to enhance brand awareness.
• Manage internal and external communication channels including press releases, newsletters, social media, and website content.
• Craft compelling narratives and key messages for diverse audiences with consistent brand voice.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Oversee creation and distribution of marketing collateral, presentations, and reports.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment; respond to inquiries and manage crisis communications.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Brand messaging

Content development

Public relations

Stakeholder management

Reporting & presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/PR

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a strategic Marketing Communications Manager to shape and execute our client’s communications strategy. You will oversee corporate communications, brand messaging, PR, and content development to ensure a consistent brand narrative across all channels.

Working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, you will align communications with business objectives, manage media relations, crises, and marketing collateral, and drive impactful campaigns in a