Marketing Communications Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Marketing Communications Specialist to join our Sandton team. In a hybrid setup, you will develop strategic communication plans to boost brand awareness and engage target audiences, delivering compelling messages across PR, digital, and print channels.

You will craft press releases, blogs, website copy, brochures, and presentations, manage social media with consistent branding, and collaborate with designers and vendors to produce impactful collateral.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Marketing Communications Specialist or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience with social media management and content creation.
• Familiarity with PR practices and media relations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing communication strategies across channels including PR, social media, email, and advertising.
• Create persuasive content for press releases, blogs, website copy, brochures, and presentations.
• Manage social media channels with consistent brand messaging and active engagement.
• Coordinate production of marketing collateral with designers and external vendors.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends to identify brand visibility opportunities.
• Analyze campaign performance and provide reports with actionable insights for optimization.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing

Proofreading

Social media management

Content creation

PR practices

Media relations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Public Relations

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented Marketing Communications Specialist to join their team in Sandton. This role focuses on developing and implementing strategic communication plans to enhance brand awareness and engage target audiences. Working within a hybrid model, you will combine remote flexibility with essential in-office collaboration to create impactful marketing materials and campaigns. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled communicator with a passion for crafting compelling messages that drive brand recognition and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing communication strategies across various channels, including PR, social media, email, and advertising.


• Create persuasive and engaging content for press releases, blog posts, website copy, brochures, and presentations.


• Manage social media channels, ensuring consistent brand messaging and active community engagement.


• Coordinate the production of marketing collateral, working with designers and external vendors.


• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, identifying opportunities for brand visibility.


• Analyze campaign performance and provide reports with actionable insights for optimization.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Marketing Communications Specialist or similar role, with a strong portfolio of communication initiatives.


• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to craft clear and compelling messages.


• Experience with social media management and content creation.


• Familiarity with PR practices and media relations.


• Strong project management and organizational skills.


• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and in-office collaboration.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous paid time off and company holidays.


• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in marketing communications.