Strategic Communications Director | Hybrid | Lead & Elevate Brand

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Executive bonus potential

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Communications Director in Stellenbosch to lead strategic corporate communications, media relations, and internal messaging. You will guide a team of specialists, shape brand narrative, and align communications with business goals in a hybrid work setting.

The role demands a proven track record in developing comprehensive communication strategies, crisis management, and budget oversight for large organisations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years in communications with 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven success in strategic communication for prominent organisations.
• Experience in media relations, crisis communications, and public affairs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overarching communication strategies across media, public affairs, internal comms and digital engagement.
• Lead and mentor a team of communication professionals in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Oversee media relations and act as primary spokesperson when needed.
• Direct external communications including press releases, annual reports, and collateral.
• Develop crisis plans and provide timely strategic responses.
• Ensure consistent brand voice across channels and manage the communications budget.
• Build relationships with media outlets, influencers and stakeholders.
• Align internal communications with employee engagement and business goals.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor messaging for strategic insights.

Skills

Leadership

Media relations

Strategic thinking

Crisis communications

Internal communications

Budget management

Team management

Stakeholder relations

Education

Master's degree in Communications/PR/Journ/Marketing

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Communications Director in Stellenbosch to lead strategic corporate communications, media relations, and internal messaging. You will guide a team of specialists, shape brand narrative, and align communications with business goals in a hybrid work setting.

The role demands a proven track record in developing comprehensive communication strategies, crisis management, and budget oversight for large organisations.