Marketing Communications Manager

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Marketing Communications Manager to lead the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies in Mahikeng, North West. You will drive brand visibility and engage target audiences to support business growth.

In this role, you will manage digital marketing, PR, content creation, and advertising, ensuring a consistent brand message while leading cross-functional teams and optimizing campaigns for performance and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing communications or similar role.
• Proven ability to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, social media, PR and content marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing communication strategies and plans.
• Oversee creation and distribution of marketing materials including digital content and PR.
• Manage public relations activities, media outreach and relationships.
• Ensure brand consistency across channels and platforms.
• Collaborate with sales, product and design to align communication with objectives.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide optimization recommendations.

Skills

Integrated campaigns

Digital marketing

Public relations

Content marketing

Budget management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Marketing Communications Manager to join their team in Mahikeng, North West . This role will lead the development and execution of integrated marketing communication strategies designed to enhance brand visibility, engage target audiences, and support business growth. You will oversee all communication channels, including digital marketing, public relations, content creation, and advertising, ensuring a consistent and compelling brand message. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills to make a significant impact within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing communication strategies and plans.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of all marketing materials, including digital content, press releases, and advertising campaigns.
• Manage public relations activities, including media outreach and relationship building.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels and platforms.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, product, design) to align communication efforts with business objectives.
• Monitor communication campaign performance, analyze results, and provide recommendations for optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing communications or a similar role.
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful integrated marketing campaigns.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, social media, PR, and content marketing principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing budgets and external agencies or vendors is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Collaborative work environment in Mahikeng focused on innovation.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.