Strategic Communications Leader - Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Generous annual leave

Personal development budget

Autonomy

Executive-level benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead public relations in Cape Town. You will develop and execute strategic communications, oversee media relations, and shape the brand narrative across external channels.

This senior role offers executive benefits, relocation support, travel opportunities, and significant autonomy to drive impact with leadership and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• 7+ years in a communications or PR leadership role.
• Proven success in developing and implementing impactful campaigns.
• Strong media relations network in Cape Town and beyond.
• Crisis communications and reputation management expertise.
• Analytical skills to measure campaign effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage all media relations, including pitching stories and coordinating interviews.
• Oversee content creation for press releases, speeches, social media, and website.
• Monitor media landscape and provide strategic advisory on trends and issues.
• Lead reputation management and crisis communications when needed.
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership to ensure consistent brand messaging.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Brand management

Education

Master's degree in Communications or PR

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead public relations in Cape Town. You will develop and execute strategic communications, oversee media relations, and shape the brand narrative across external channels.

This senior role offers executive benefits, relocation support, travel opportunities, and significant autonomy to drive impact with leadership and marketing teams.