Strategic Corporate Communications Leader

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health benefits

Retirement fund

Annual bonus

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Corporate Communications Manager to lead strategic communications for a Durban-based organization. You will shape the public image and internal narrative, crafting messages, guiding media relations, and coordinating digital and internal channels in a collaborative, on-site role.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in corporate communications, with exceptional writing and stakeholder management skills, and experience handling crisis scenarios.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in corporate communications or PR roles in large orgs.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of media relations and digital communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated corporate communication strategies for external and internal audiences.
• Manage media relations: press releases, inquiries, and spokesperson prep.
• Create corporate messages, speeches, presentations for senior leadership.
• Oversee social media and digital communications ensuring brand consistency.
• Lead internal comms plans to engage employees and shape culture.
• Manage crisis comms protocols and reputational risk responses.
• Build relationships with media, influencers, and community stakeholders.
• Monitor media coverage and provide insights for strategy.
• Organize corporate events, press conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with marketing, legal, and HR to align communications.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis management

Stakeholder engagement

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Corporate Communications Manager to lead strategic communications for a Durban-based organization. You will shape the public image and internal narrative, crafting messages, guiding media relations, and coordinating digital and internal channels in a collaborative, on-site role.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in corporate communications, with exceptional writing and stakeholder management skills, and experience handling crisis scenarios.