Marketing Communications Manager

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and dental insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a strategic and creative Marketing Communications Manager to lead unified communication initiatives for our client. The role encompasses PR, content creation, digital communications, and internal communications to elevate brand storytelling and stakeholder engagement.

This hybrid position offers remote autonomy with essential in-office collaboration, enabling leadership, innovation, and measurable impact on business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Marketing Communications Manager or similar.
• Strong track record in developing and executing integrated marketing communications.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills with a portfolio.
• Experience managing PR, digital content, and social media.
• Strong analytical skills to measure campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing communication plans across channels.
• Oversee creation of marketing collateral, press releases, blog posts, website content, and social media updates.
• Manage the company's public relations efforts, building relationships with media outlets and influencers.
• Develop and execute internal communication strategies to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Monitor brand reputation and respond to inquiries or issues across all communication platforms.
• Analyze the effectiveness of communication campaigns and provide regular reports with insights and recommendations.

Skills

Strategic communications

Marketing communications

Public relations

Content creation

Digital marketing

Analytics

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/PR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and creative Marketing Communications Manager to lead their communication initiatives in Sandton . This role is responsible for developing and executing integrated marketing communication strategies that enhance brand reputation, engage stakeholders, and support business objectives. You will oversee public relations, content creation, digital communications, and internal communications. This hybrid position offers a blend of remote autonomy and essential in-office collaboration, fostering a dynamic approach to brand storytelling and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing communication plans across various channels, including PR, digital media, content marketing, and social media.
• Oversee the creation of compelling marketing collateral, press releases, blog posts, website content, and social media updates.
• Manage the company's public relations efforts, building relationships with media outlets and influencers.
• Develop and execute internal communication strategies to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Monitor brand reputation and respond to inquiries or issues across all communication platforms.
• Analyze the effectiveness of communication campaigns and provide regular reports with insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Marketing Communications Manager or similar strategic communications role.
• Demonstrable success in developing and executing integrated marketing communication strategies.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills, with a strong portfolio of communication materials.
• Experience managing public relations, digital content, and social media channels.
• Strong analytical skills to measure campaign effectiveness and adapt strategies.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive executive salary and annual bonus potential.
• Hybrid work model combining remote flexibility with in-office collaboration in Sandton .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous vacation time and professional development opportunities.
• A stimulating work environment with opportunities for leadership and innovation.