286 Communication Specialists jobs in South Africa
Communication Specialist
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IGCS/08/25 Icebolethu is calling for suitable candidates to apply for the position of Communication Specialist for internal and external communication within the business. The Communication Specialist is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies that support the marketing objectives of the Icebolethu Group. The role includes content development, copywriting, stakeholder engagement, managing communication platforms, supporting HR functions, and acting as the Risk Champion for the marketing department.
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies- Minimum Qualifications: A 3-year qualification in Marketing, Communication, or related field
- Experience and Knowledge required: At least 8+ years of work experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles; proven experience in marketing, communications, and project oversight
- Skills and Competencies required: Computer literacy in MS Office, strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills, high-performance orientation, digital marketing understanding, brand management, attention to detail, project management, creative thinking, interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a valid South African driver’s license
- Marketing and Communication Support: Develop and implement marketing strategies, coordinate campaigns, conduct market research, and monitor campaign metrics
- Operational Administration (HR) Support: Manage HR administrative tasks, maintain employee records, support HR inquiries, and implement policies
- Risk Champion: Oversee and update the Risk register, report to the Risk team, and handle risk-related queries
- Team Oversight: Supervise the marketing team, foster collaboration, conduct meetings, and support professional development
- Internal Communications and Copywriting: Write and edit internal content, collaborate across departments, proofread social media and marketing materials, produce newsletters and coordinate internal webinars, develop stakeholder relationships, and implement content plans
- External Communications: Draft press releases, build external newsletter content, ensure plain language use, translate content as needed, and maintain stakeholder relationships
Please note that this is an active job posting and is open to all staff and external candidates. If you are interested and meet the requirements, apply accordingly.
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Communication Manager
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With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
My Career Development Portal : Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa. You are possibility.
Job Summary
- Develop and implement a strategic communication plan aimed at strengthening Absa’s brand image and reputation across all stakeholder groups.
- Lead the creation, execution, and evaluation of high-quality communication programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with business objectives.
Job Description
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the bank’s business goals.
- Conduct communication audits and stakeholder analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Lead planning for major initiatives such as rebranding, mergers, or product launches.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements in all messaging.
- Develop and manage an integrated communications plan that supports the business and aligns with Group strategic objectives and direction.
- Develop and manage internal communication strategies to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across the business.
- Develop and manage external communication strategies to ensure proactive exposure for the business and leadership, thus helping to positively influence perceptions of stakeholders of Absa.
- Create engaging content for various channels, including press releases, articles, social media posts, and website content.
- Develop and maintain a crisis communication plan and protocols.
- Develop and manage stakeholder engagement strategies to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Develop, implement, and manage the public relations plan.
- Oversee the bank’s digital presence including website content, blogs, and social media.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or MA in Communications) is an added advantage.
Preferred Experience
- 10 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within financial services or banking.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
- Understanding how to align communication with business goals.
- Knowledge of how to build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Techniques for managing communication during reputational risks or emergencies.
- Strategies for engaging employees and promoting organizational culture.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, content strategy, and digital campaigns.
- Understanding how to communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
Skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Leadership and team management.
- Presentation and public speaking skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Project management skills.
Education
Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Communication Studies and Language (Required)
#J-18808-LjbffrCommunication Manager
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With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
My Career Development Portal : Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa. You are possibility.
Job Summary
- Develop and implement a strategic communication plan aimed at strengthening Absa’s brand image and reputation across all stakeholder groups.
- Lead the creation, execution, and evaluation of high-quality communication programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with business objectives.
Job Description
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the bank’s business goals.
- Conduct communication audits and stakeholder analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Lead planning for major initiatives such as rebranding, mergers, or product launches.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements in all messaging.
- Develop and manage an integrated communications plan that supports the business and aligns with Group strategic objectives and direction.
- Develop and manage internal communication strategies to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across the business.
- Develop and manage external communication strategies to ensure proactive exposure for the business and leadership, thus helping to positively influence perceptions of stakeholders of Absa.
- Create engaging content for various channels, including press releases, articles, social media posts, and website content.
- Develop and maintain a crisis communication plan and protocols.
- Develop and manage stakeholder engagement strategies to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Develop, implement, and manage the public relations plan.
- Oversee the bank’s digital presence including website content, blogs, and social media.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or MA in Communications) is an added advantage.
Preferred Experience
- 10 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within financial services or banking.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
- Understanding how to align communication with business goals.
- Knowledge of how to build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Techniques for managing communication during reputational risks or emergencies.
- Strategies for engaging employees and promoting organizational culture.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, content strategy, and digital campaigns.
- Understanding how to communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
Skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Leadership and team management.
- Presentation and public speaking skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Project management skills.
Education
Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Communication Studies and Language (Required)
#J-18808-LjbffrCommunication Manager
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With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
My Career Development Portal : Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa. You are possibility.
Job Summary
- Develop and implement a strategic communication plan aimed at strengthening Absa’s brand image and reputation across all stakeholder groups.
- Lead the creation, execution, and evaluation of high-quality communication programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with business objectives.
Job Description
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the bank’s business goals.
- Conduct communication audits and stakeholder analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Lead planning for major initiatives such as rebranding, mergers, or product launches.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements in all messaging.
- Develop and manage an integrated communications plan that supports the business and aligns with Group strategic objectives and direction.
- Develop and manage internal communication strategies to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across the business.
- Develop and manage external communication strategies to ensure proactive exposure for the business and leadership, thus helping to positively influence perceptions of stakeholders of Absa.
- Create engaging content for various channels, including press releases, articles, social media posts, and website content.
- Develop and maintain a crisis communication plan and protocols.
- Develop and manage stakeholder engagement strategies to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Develop, implement, and manage the public relations plan.
- Oversee the bank’s digital presence including website content, blogs, and social media.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or MA in Communications) is an added advantage.
Preferred Experience
- 10 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within financial services or banking.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
- Understanding how to align communication with business goals.
- Knowledge of how to build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Techniques for managing communication during reputational risks or emergencies.
- Strategies for engaging employees and promoting organizational culture.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, content strategy, and digital campaigns.
- Understanding how to communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
Skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Leadership and team management.
- Presentation and public speaking skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Project management skills.
Education
Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Communication Studies and Language (Required)
#J-18808-LjbffrCommunication Manager
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Job Description
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
My Career Development Portal : Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa. You are possibility.
Job Summary
- Develop and implement a strategic communication plan aimed at strengthening Absa’s brand image and reputation across all stakeholder groups.
- Lead the creation, execution, and evaluation of high-quality communication programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with business objectives.
Job Description
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the bank’s business goals.
- Conduct communication audits and stakeholder analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Lead planning for major initiatives such as rebranding, mergers, or product launches.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements in all messaging.
- Develop and manage an integrated communications plan that supports the business and aligns with Group strategic objectives and direction.
- Develop and manage internal communication strategies to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across the business.
- Develop and manage external communication strategies to ensure proactive exposure for the business and leadership, thus helping to positively influence perceptions of stakeholders of Absa.
- Create engaging content for various channels, including press releases, articles, social media posts, and website content.
- Develop and maintain a crisis communication plan and protocols.
- Develop and manage stakeholder engagement strategies to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Develop, implement, and manage the public relations plan.
- Oversee the bank’s digital presence including website content, blogs, and social media.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or MA in Communications) is an added advantage.
Preferred Experience
- 10 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within financial services or banking.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
- Understanding how to align communication with business goals.
- Knowledge of how to build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Techniques for managing communication during reputational risks or emergencies.
- Strategies for engaging employees and promoting organizational culture.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, content strategy, and digital campaigns.
- Understanding how to communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
Skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Leadership and team management.
- Presentation and public speaking skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Project management skills.
Education
Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Communication Studies and Language (Required)
#J-18808-LjbffrCommunication Manager
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Job Viewed
Job Description
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
My Career Development Portal : Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa. You are possibility.
Job Summary
- Develop and implement a strategic communication plan aimed at strengthening Absa’s brand image and reputation across all stakeholder groups.
- Lead the creation, execution, and evaluation of high-quality communication programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with business objectives.
Job Description
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the bank’s business goals.
- Conduct communication audits and stakeholder analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Lead planning for major initiatives such as rebranding, mergers, or product launches.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements in all messaging.
- Develop and manage an integrated communications plan that supports the business and aligns with Group strategic objectives and direction.
- Develop and manage internal communication strategies to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across the business.
- Develop and manage external communication strategies to ensure proactive exposure for the business and leadership, thus helping to positively influence perceptions of stakeholders of Absa.
- Create engaging content for various channels, including press releases, articles, social media posts, and website content.
- Develop and maintain a crisis communication plan and protocols.
- Develop and manage stakeholder engagement strategies to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Develop, implement, and manage the public relations plan.
- Oversee the bank’s digital presence including website content, blogs, and social media.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or MA in Communications) is an added advantage.
Preferred Experience
- 10 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within financial services or banking.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
- Understanding how to align communication with business goals.
- Knowledge of how to build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Techniques for managing communication during reputational risks or emergencies.
- Strategies for engaging employees and promoting organizational culture.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, content strategy, and digital campaigns.
- Understanding how to communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
Skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Leadership and team management.
- Presentation and public speaking skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Project management skills.
Education
Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Communication Studies and Language (Required)
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Communication Manager
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Job Description
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
My Career Development Portal : Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa. You are possibility.
Job Summary
- Develop and implement a strategic communication plan aimed at strengthening Absa’s brand image and reputation across all stakeholder groups.
- Lead the creation, execution, and evaluation of high-quality communication programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with business objectives.
Job Description
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the bank’s business goals.
- Conduct communication audits and stakeholder analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Lead planning for major initiatives such as rebranding, mergers, or product launches.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements in all messaging.
- Develop and manage an integrated communications plan that supports the business and aligns with Group strategic objectives and direction.
- Develop and manage internal communication strategies to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across the business.
- Develop and manage external communication strategies to ensure proactive exposure for the business and leadership, thus helping to positively influence perceptions of stakeholders of Absa.
- Create engaging content for various channels, including press releases, articles, social media posts, and website content.
- Develop and maintain a crisis communication plan and protocols.
- Develop and manage stakeholder engagement strategies to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Develop, implement, and manage the public relations plan.
- Oversee the bank’s digital presence including website content, blogs, and social media.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or MA in Communications) is an added advantage.
Preferred Experience
- 10 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within financial services or banking.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
- Understanding how to align communication with business goals.
- Knowledge of how to build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Techniques for managing communication during reputational risks or emergencies.
- Strategies for engaging employees and promoting organizational culture.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, content strategy, and digital campaigns.
- Understanding how to communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
Skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Leadership and team management.
- Presentation and public speaking skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Project management skills.
Education
Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Communication Studies and Language (Required)
#J-18808-LjbffrCommunication Manager
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
My Career Development Portal : Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa. You are possibility.
Job Summary
- Develop and implement a strategic communication plan aimed at strengthening Absa’s brand image and reputation across all stakeholder groups.
- Lead the creation, execution, and evaluation of high-quality communication programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with business objectives.
Job Description
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the bank’s business goals.
- Conduct communication audits and stakeholder analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Lead planning for major initiatives such as rebranding, mergers, or product launches.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements in all messaging.
- Develop and manage an integrated communications plan that supports the business and aligns with Group strategic objectives and direction.
- Develop and manage internal communication strategies to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across the business.
- Develop and manage external communication strategies to ensure proactive exposure for the business and leadership, thus helping to positively influence perceptions of stakeholders of Absa.
- Create engaging content for various channels, including press releases, articles, social media posts, and website content.
- Develop and maintain a crisis communication plan and protocols.
- Develop and manage stakeholder engagement strategies to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Develop, implement, and manage the public relations plan.
- Oversee the bank’s digital presence including website content, blogs, and social media.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or MA in Communications) is an added advantage.
Preferred Experience
- 10 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within financial services or banking.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
- Understanding how to align communication with business goals.
- Knowledge of how to build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Techniques for managing communication during reputational risks or emergencies.
- Strategies for engaging employees and promoting organizational culture.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, content strategy, and digital campaigns.
- Understanding how to communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
Skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Leadership and team management.
- Presentation and public speaking skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Project management skills.
Education
Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Communication Studies and Language (Required)
#J-18808-LjbffrCommunication Manager
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
My Career Development Portal : Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa. You are possibility.
Job Summary
- Develop and implement a strategic communication plan aimed at strengthening Absa’s brand image and reputation across all stakeholder groups.
- Lead the creation, execution, and evaluation of high-quality communication programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with business objectives.
Job Description
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive communication strategy aligned with the bank’s business goals.
- Conduct communication audits and stakeholder analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Lead planning for major initiatives such as rebranding, mergers, or product launches.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements in all messaging.
- Develop and manage an integrated communications plan that supports the business and aligns with Group strategic objectives and direction.
- Develop and manage internal communication strategies to ensure consistent messaging and alignment across the business.
- Develop and manage external communication strategies to ensure proactive exposure for the business and leadership, thus helping to positively influence perceptions of stakeholders of Absa.
- Create engaging content for various channels, including press releases, articles, social media posts, and website content.
- Develop and maintain a crisis communication plan and protocols.
- Develop and manage stakeholder engagement strategies to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Develop, implement, and manage the public relations plan.
- Oversee the bank’s digital presence including website content, blogs, and social media.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or MA in Communications) is an added advantage.
Preferred Experience
- 10 years of experience in corporate communications, preferably within financial services or banking.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
- Understanding how to align communication with business goals.
- Knowledge of how to build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
- Techniques for managing communication during reputational risks or emergencies.
- Strategies for engaging employees and promoting organizational culture.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, content strategy, and digital campaigns.
- Understanding how to communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.
Skills
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Leadership and team management.
- Presentation and public speaking skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Project management skills.
Education
Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Communication Studies and Language (Required)
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