Strategic Corporate Communications Lead

e-Merge IT Recruitment; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

e-Merge IT Recruitment in Gauteng seeks an experienced Corporate Communications Manager to lead integrated internal and external communications, strengthen the corporate brand and manage media and stakeholder engagement.

The role focuses on translating business strategy into clear communication, leading across channels, and partnering with HR and Change teams to drive key initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree/diploma in Corporate Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• Proven experience in a senior corporate communications role.
• Strong media relations, internal communications and stakeholder management experience.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing corporate reputation and brand communications.
• Strong strategic thinking with ability to simplify complex information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the corporate communications strategy.
• Translate business strategy and change into clear, engaging communication. Lead internal and external communications across multiple channels.
• Manage media relations, press releases and corporate responses.
• Protect and strengthen the corporate brand and identity.
• Develop compelling content and corporate storytelling.
• Support leadership with messaging, talking points and communication toolkits.
• Partner with HR, Change, IT and operational teams on key initiatives.
• Measure communication effectiveness and use feedback to improve engagement.

Skills

Media relations

Internal communications

Stakeholder management

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Strategic thinking

Education

Corporate Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing degree or diploma

Job description

e-Merge IT Recruitment in Gauteng seeks an experienced Corporate Communications Manager to lead integrated internal and external communications, strengthen the corporate brand and manage media and stakeholder engagement.

The role focuses on translating business strategy into clear communication, leading across channels, and partnering with HR and Change teams to drive key initiatives in a fast-paced environment.