Senior External Communications Leader (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level bonus

Fully remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development budget

High-impact role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced External Communications Manager to lead external affairs from Upington with remote work flexibility. This senior role drives strategy, protects brand image, and engages stakeholders across the Northern Cape and beyond.

You will oversee media relations, public affairs, and CSR communications, advising senior leaders on reputational risk and strategic messaging.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• 7+ years in external communications or public relations.
• Proven media relations, crisis management and stakeholder engagement expertise.
• Strong writing, editing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute external communication plans aligned with corporate goals.
• Manage media relations, proactive outreach and crises communications.
• Create compelling messaging for press releases and speeches.
• Build relationships with media contacts and industry influencers.
• Oversee public affairs and CSR communications.
• Advise senior leadership on reputational risk and strategy.

Skills

External communications

Media relations

Crisis management

Stakeholder engagement

Writing

Editing

Presentation skills

Strategic planning

Remote team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Communications / PR / Journalism

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced External Communications Manager to lead external affairs from Upington with remote work flexibility. This senior role drives strategy, protects brand image, and engages stakeholders across the Northern Cape and beyond.

You will oversee media relations, public affairs, and CSR communications, advising senior leaders on reputational risk and strategic messaging.