Strategic Corporate Communications Leader

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading South African logistics organisation for an experienced Corporate Communications Manager to join their Kempton Park team. The role encompasses strategic, external, internal, brand, and change communications to strengthen reputation and ensure clear messaging across stakeholders.

You will lead messaging, media relations, and employee engagement while partnering with senior leaders to translate business strategy into compelling

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate communications.
• Strong experience in media relations and public relations.
• Experience managing internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in brand management and corporate identity.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and translating business strategy into clear communication.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated corporate communications strategy.
• Establish clear and consistent corporate messaging across channels.
• Develop compelling corporate narratives aligned with business objectives.
• Translate complex business information into clear communication.
• Manage external corporate communications and press relations.
• Distribute press releases and announcements; respond to media enquiries.
• Coordinate media training for company spokespeople.
• Protect and enhance the organisation's corporate reputation.
• Develop and manage internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
• Communicate organisational priorities and updates; ensure timely information.
• Manage corporate identity and ensure brand guideline alignment.
• Support change and transformation communications with cross-functional teams.
• Assist leadership with planning and messaging; enable effective communication.
• Build strong relationships and influence across all levels of the organisation.
• Develop engaging content; monitor impact and gather feedback.

Skills

Corporate communications

Media relations

Internal communications

Brand management

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & storytelling

Change communication

Leadership with senior stakeholders

Project management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading South African logistics organisation for an experienced Corporate Communications Manager to join their Kempton Park team. The role encompasses strategic, external, internal, brand, and change communications to strengthen reputation and ensure clear messaging across stakeholders.

You will lead messaging, media relations, and employee engagement while partnering with senior leaders to translate business strategy into compelling