Strategic Marketing & Communications Director

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications based in Vereeniging, Gauteng, ZA. This hybrid role leads strategy across digital, content, PR, and events to elevate brand presence and engagement.

You will guide a skilled team, manage budgets, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive ROI while leveraging marketing automation and analytics tools. A strong leadership track record is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 7–10 years in marketing/communications; 3–5 years in leadership.
• Proven track record in campaigns and comms strategies.
• Strong digital marketing, SEO/SEM, PR concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies.
• Oversee campaigns across digital, social, print, and events.
• Manage brand identity and messaging across platforms.
• Lead public relations, media relations, and press materials.
• Develop and manage marketing and comms budget.
• Build and lead a high-performing team.
• Analyze market trends and campaign performance to optimize ROI.
• Oversee content creation for diverse audiences.
• Manage external agencies and vendors as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Digital marketing

Content strategy

PR & media

Analytics ROI

Communication

CRM & automation

SEO/SEM

Budget management

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/PR

Tools

Google Analytics

HubSpot

CRM systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications based in Vereeniging, Gauteng, ZA. This hybrid role leads strategy across digital, content, PR, and events to elevate brand presence and engagement.

You will guide a skilled team, manage budgets, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive ROI while leveraging marketing automation and analytics tools. A strong leadership track record is essential for success.