Remote Global Communications Strategist — Lead Strategy

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Leadership development

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Communications Strategist to craft and execute high-level communication plans that shape brand perception and stakeholder engagement. The role is fully remote, supporting global audiences while based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in strategic communications, analytics, and the ability to implement integrated plans that deliver measurable results across platforms.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in strategic communications or public relations with strategy focus.
• Experience developing and executing large-scale communication plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead integrated communication strategies for org and initiatives.
• Conduct audience analysis, market research, and competitive assessment.
• Define objectives, messaging frameworks, and performance metrics.
• Oversee content across digital, traditional media, and internal comms.
• Build relationships with media contacts, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Develop crisis communication plans and proactive response protocols.
• Advise senior leadership on strategy, risks, and opportunities.
• Measure effectiveness and adjust strategies with data.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent messaging.
• Stay ahead of trends and new comms tools.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Audience analysis

Education

Master's degree in Communications

Public Relations / related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Communications Strategist to craft and execute high-level communication plans that shape brand perception and stakeholder engagement. The role is fully remote, supporting global audiences while based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in strategic communications, analytics, and the ability to implement integrated plans that deliver measurable results across platforms.