Remote Corporate Communications Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development and training

Remote work environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a skilled Corporate Communications Specialist to craft clear internal and external messaging, support media relations, and ensure consistent brand storytelling from a home office.

This remote-first role is based in Randburg but open nationwide; you’ll collaborate across departments, manage communications calendars, and help shape the organization’s reputation with thoughtful, timely content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, journalism, English, or related field.
• 3–5 years in corporate communications or PR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to tailor messages.
• Proven experience writing press releases, speeches, digital content.
• Familiarity with media relations and reputation management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; CMS experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Team player with interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal and external communication plans.
• Write and edit corporate communications materials (press releases, newsletters, speeches, website content).
• Support media relations, respond to inquiries, coordinate interviews.
• Ensure brand messaging consistency across channels.
• Manage intranet and external websites content.
• Assist in planning corporate events and town halls.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment.
• Collaborate with departments to gather accurate information.
• Contribute to crisis communication strategies.
• Maintain communication calendars and distribution lists.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Content creation

Crisis communication

Organization

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or related field

Tools

CMS

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a skilled Corporate Communications Specialist to craft clear internal and external messaging, support media relations, and ensure consistent brand storytelling from a home office.

This remote-first role is based in Randburg but open nationwide; you’ll collaborate across departments, manage communications calendars, and help shape the organization’s reputation with thoughtful, timely content.