Strategic Communications Lead Hybrid

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Communications Officer to enhance the organization's public profile and engage stakeholders through media relations, social media, and internal communications.

You will craft and disseminate messages that explain the mission, impact, and needs, manage content across platforms, and support brand consistency in a hybrid work setting.

This role offers flexible remote content work and in-person collaboration within Gauteng's business hub.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Communications Officer or similar role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong understanding of media relations, social media management, and content creation.
• Ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Experience with hybrid work and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communication strategies.
• Create content for press releases, social media, website, and newsletters.
• Manage media inquiries and secure coverage.
• Oversee social media presence and community engagement.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging across channels.
• Support internal communications to keep staff informed.
• Monitor and analyze communication effectiveness and report insights.

Skills

Communications

Public relations

Media relations

Content creation

Editing

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Communications Officer to enhance the organization's public profile and engage stakeholders through media relations, social media, and internal communications.

You will craft and disseminate messages that explain the mission, impact, and needs, manage content across platforms, and support brand consistency in a hybrid work setting.

This role offers flexible remote content work and in-person collaboration within Gauteng's business hub.