Senior Communications Lead — Remote Strategy & Media

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Generous leave

Remote work options

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Manager to lead the organization's communications program in a remote-first environment. You will shape messaging, manage media relations, and guide executive communications to strengthen brand reputation.

You will oversee internal and external communications, crisis response, and stakeholder engagement while collaborating with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives from your home office.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in corporate communications/public relations.
• Proven ability to develop and execute communication strategies aligned with business goals.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Experience in media relations, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, able to manage complex projects remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overarching communication strategies for internal and external audiences.
• Manage all aspects of media relations, including press releases and media outreach.
• Oversee the creation and dissemination of corporate communications materials such as newsletters and annual reports.
• Lead crisis communication efforts with proactive plans and timely responses.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on communications matters.
• Monitor and analyze communication effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed.

Skills

Strategic communication

Media relations

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Remote work

Education

Master's degree in Communications

Tools

Cision

Hootsuite

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Manager to lead the organization's communications program in a remote-first environment. You will shape messaging, manage media relations, and guide executive communications to strengthen brand reputation.

You will oversee internal and external communications, crisis response, and stakeholder engagement while collaborating with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives from your home office.