Remote Global Communications Director

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Executive development

Global health benefits

Equity incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Communications Director for a fully remote, executive role guiding the global communications function. You will shape corporate messaging, investor relations communications, and lead a distributed team across regions.

Responsibilities include crisis planning, media relations, digital strategy, and ensuring consistent brand narratives across markets. The role partners with the CEO and Board to drive growth, with ties to Upington, Northern Cape.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in corporate communications, PR, or strategic communications.
• 5+ years leading global or large-scale teams.
• Proven track record in international organizations with complex comms programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated global communication strategies.
• Lead and mentor a distributed global team of communications professionals.
• Oversee external communications, including press releases and investor relations.
• Manage global media relations with key international journalists and influencers.
• Develop crisis communication plans and protocols for preparedness and response.
• Shape corporate messaging and brand narrative across channels.
• Advise CEO and Board on strategic communication issues and reputational risk.
• Drive internal communication to align employees with company vision and values.
• Monitor global media trends and provide strategic insights across markets.
• Oversee communications budget and relationships with external agencies.
• Ensure consistent messaging across all geographic markets.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Corporate communications

Media relations

Crisis management

Education

Master’s degree in Communications

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Communications Director for a fully remote, executive role guiding the global communications function. You will shape corporate messaging, investor relations communications, and lead a distributed team across regions.

Responsibilities include crisis planning, media relations, digital strategy, and ensuring consistent brand narratives across markets. The role partners with the CEO and Board to drive growth, with ties to Upington, Northern Cape.