Remote Senior Strategic Communications Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health, dental & vision insurance

Professional development budget

Conference attendance opportunities

Strategy ownership

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Communications Officer to join our team in a fully remote capacity, with preferred connection to the Bloemfontein area. You will shape internal and external communication strategies, craft compelling messages, and advise leadership to ensure clear, consistent messaging across the organization.

The role focuses on developing and executing communication plans, managing channels, and guiding crisis communications, all while fostering a strong corporate

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or related field.
• 7+ years in communications or PR with proven strategic planning.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling; adaptable tone.
• Experience managing multiple channels and digital platforms.
• Strong corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, and media relations.
• Highly organized and able to work remotely with multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans for internal and external audiences.
• Write, edit, and disseminate clear communications, including press releases, newsletters, and reports.
• Manage and maintain the company's communication channels, such as intranet, email platforms, and social media.
• Provide communication support and guidance to senior leadership and departments.
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, advising on opportunities and risks.
• Support the development and execution of crisis communication strategies.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Storytelling

Remote work management

Education

Master's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Social media platforms

Intranet platforms

Press distribution tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Communications Officer to join our team in a fully remote capacity, with preferred connection to the Bloemfontein area. You will shape internal and external communication strategies, craft compelling messages, and advise leadership to ensure clear, consistent messaging across the organization.

The role focuses on developing and executing communication plans, managing channels, and guiding crisis communications, all while fostering a strong corporate