Senior Communications & PR Leader | Strategy, Media & Crisis

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Communications and PR Executive to shape brand narratives, manage media relations, and drive strategic campaigns. This leadership role focuses on enhancing reputation and market presence through integrated external communications.

You will oversee messaging, crisis communication, and spokesperson activities, collaborating with marketing, sales, and leadership to deliver impactful communications across platforms and channels in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in public relations, corporate communications, or media relations.
• Experience in developing and implementing impactful PR strategies and campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with persuasive storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication and PR strategies to support business objectives and enhance brand reputation.
• Manage relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers across platforms.
• Craft press releases, speeches, executive talking points, and other materials.
• Serve as primary media spokesperson when required with consistent messaging.
• Oversee media monitoring and analysis with regular reports on coverage and sentiment.
• Lead crisis communication planning and execution.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and leadership for integrated communications.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership and positioning of the company and executives.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis communication

Strategic communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Communications/PR

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Communications and PR Executive to shape brand narratives, manage media relations, and drive strategic campaigns. This leadership role focuses on enhancing reputation and market presence through integrated external communications.

You will oversee messaging, crisis communication, and spokesperson activities, collaborating with marketing, sales, and leadership to deliver impactful communications across platforms and channels in a