Senior Communications Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybride; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement planning

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Bonuses and incentives

Team events

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to lead strategic communications, shaping messaging, and driving brand consistency across channels. The role emphasizes media relations, content creation, and collaboration with Marketing and HR to support corporate initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing/editing skills, a track record of integrated campaigns, and the ability to guide a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, journalism, marketing or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in communications or public relations.
• Proven success in developing and implementing integrated communication strategies.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Strong media relations and ability to secure media placements.
• Proficiency in social media management and digital tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in Gauteng or South African media is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Create and manage high-quality content for press releases, website copy, social media, and internal communications.
• Manage media relations, cultivate journalist relationships, and secure positive media coverage.
• Oversee social media strategy and execution, including content planning and community engagement.
• Provide communication support for corporate initiatives, events, and crisis situations.
• Collaborate with marketing, HR, and other departments for cohesive messaging.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and provide data-driven insights for improvement.
• Develop and maintain brand voice and messaging guidelines.
• Mentor junior members of the communications team.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in communications and PR.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Written comms

Media relations

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring

Project mgmt

Storytelling

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing

Outils

Social media management tools

Digital communication tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Communications Specialist to join their dynamic team in Benoni, Gauteng . This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in developing and executing integrated communication strategies across various platforms. You will be responsible for crafting compelling narratives, managing media relations, overseeing content creation, and ensuring consistent brand messaging. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional writing, editing, and interpersonal skills, coupled with a deep understanding of the current media and public relations landscape in South Africa . This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership role in shaping our client's communication output and driving significant impact in the Gauteng region. We are looking for a creative, proactive, and results-oriented individual who can inspire and guide communication efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Create and manage high-quality content for various channels, including press releases, website copy, social media, and internal communications.
• Manage media relations, cultivate relationships with journalists, and secure positive media coverage.
• Oversee social media strategy and execution, including content planning and community engagement.
• Provide communication support for corporate initiatives, events, and crisis situations.
• Collaborate with marketing, HR, and other departments to ensure cohesive messaging.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and provide data-driven insights for improvement.
• Develop and maintain brand voice and messaging guidelines.
• Mentor junior members of the communications team.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in communications and PR.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a communications or public relations role.
• Proven success in developing and implementing integrated communication strategies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong media relations experience and a proven ability to secure media placements.
• Proficiency in social media management and digital communication tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in the Gauteng region or with South African media is advantageous.

Benefits

• Annual salary of R .
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick days.
• Opportunities for professional development and further education.
• A stimulating and collaborative work environment in Benoni .
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Access to advanced communication tools and technologies.
• Regular team-building activities and company events.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.