Senior Communications Strategist — Remote Impact Leader

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a forward-looking, sustainability-focused organization to recruit a Senior Communications Strategist for a fully remote role based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA. You will drive strategic communications, shape the organization’s narrative, and manage both online and offline presence while engaging diverse stakeholders across Port Elizabeth and beyond.

The role requires a master’s in a related field and 8–12 years of progressive experience in communications

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in communications strategy and execution, preferably in non-profit or social impact sector.
• Proven success in developing and implementing large-scale communication campaigns.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills with a strong portfolio.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, including media and government.
• Expertise in crisis communication and reputation management.
• Deep understanding of digital channels, social media strategy, and analytics.
• Experience working remotely and managing distributed teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive communication strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Develop compelling content for press releases, annual reports, digital media, and advocacy materials.
• Oversee and manage the organization's brand identity and messaging across platforms.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with media representatives, government officials, and community leaders.
• Lead proactive media outreach and manage media requests.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans with timely responses.
• Manage website content, social media presence, and digital engagement initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and public sentiment, providing actionable insights.
• Collaborate with program teams to communicate project outcomes and impact.
• Mentor and guide junior communications staff and external agencies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Media relations

Crisis communication

Digital analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Remote leadership

Education

Master's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Social media analytics

Content management systems

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a forward-looking, sustainability-focused organization to recruit a Senior Communications Strategist for a fully remote role based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA. You will drive strategic communications, shape the organization’s narrative, and manage both online and offline presence while engaging diverse stakeholders across Port Elizabeth and beyond.

The role requires a master’s in a related field and 8–12 years of progressive experience in communications