14 Communication Strategy jobs in South Africa

Strategic Communications

R600000 - R1200000 Y Myn

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**Role: Strategic Communications & Project Coordination Associate

Location: South Africa

Type: Hybrid

Salary: TBC

Contract: Permanent**
Myn is an AI driven marketplace that connects the candidates, clients and recruiters. Myn collaborates with leading employers to offer exclusive, carefully matched permanent positions. Our Recruitment Partners all have extensive industry experience, and work with a select group of niche clients, to deliver the best possible experience to the candidate.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Strategic Communications & Project Coordination Associate to support our clients Consulting Leadership Team.

You will work at the heart of our leadership team — ensuring clarity and consistency in messaging, supporting strategic projects from inception to execution, and helping implement our global consulting strategy across Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Internal Communications function to ensure all messaging aligns with strategic and leadership objectives.
  • Draft confidential and high-impact communications
  • Anticipate and address change management implications associated with project outcomes.
  • Coordinate leadership visits, meetings, and engagements across Africa, including delegations from Global and Super Region teams.
  • Establish credibility quickly and foster trusted relationships at senior levels.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in communications, project coordination, or a similar leadership support role.
  • Previous project management experience is a strong advantage.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.

With Myn, you gain a trusted partner dedicated to helping people excel in their careers—connecting you with forward-thinking employers and impactful projects.

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Strategic Communications Manager

Cape Town, Western Cape U-turn Homeless Ministries

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Summary

U-turn is a leading organisation in developing pathways out of homelessness. We are looking for a Strategic Communications Manager to join our Communications team. This is a full-time position and will initially be offered as a one-year contract.

This position

There is an opportunity for a person with strong leadership and strategic communications skills. Reporting directly to the Acting CCO and Marketing Manager. The ideal candidate is happy to work in an organization with strong Christian motivations, is highly organized, adaptable, and passionate about creating exceptional customer experiences while driving business growth.

Social Enterprises 
Actual work-experience largely takes place within our social enterprises. U-turn’s social enterprises comprise an extensive retail network connected to our Charity Stores as well as other companies owned by, or in partnership with, U-turn.

Key areas of responsibility


  1. Integrated Communications Strategy

Work with the Acting CCO / Fundraising Manager and Marketing Manager to develop and implement an integrated communications strategy for U-turn.

  1. Direct Management / Oversight of:

Narrative development strategy

  • Clear guidelines on U-turn’s narrative and approach to homeless recovery.
  • Strategy and targets to change the current narratives in the public arena and influence local, provincial and national practice and policy.

Content Creation

  • Oversee creation of video, photo, graphic design, artwork and narrative content focusing on particular messaging and overall story-telling to create assets that can be used in outgoing communications for social media, events & campaigns

Brand Integrity and custodianship

  • Ensure outgoing communications align with brand visuals and values by understanding, developing, maintaining and communicating brand guidelines.

Event & Campaigns planning & execution

  • Oversee the planning and execution of events and campaigns to increase public awareness, funding and build the donor database. On the ground support and execution will be done by the marketing manager and team.

Mainstream Media

  • Be the first contact for incoming media requests and arrange suitable staff members to deliver on the opportunity. Additionally, oversee and implement a media plan for outgoing press releases and newsletters.
  1. Oversight of Volunteer Programme and Coordinator, including the following areas:
  • Volunteer strategy in partnership with the various U-turn departments.
  • Volunteer recruitment and relationships (incl. local and international volunteers).
  • Rosters to enable programmes to run smoothly and effectively.
  • Training and liaising with staff to ensure smooth and effective integration of volunteers.
  1. Oversight and Mentoring of the Marketing Manager / Department in the following areas:
  • Digital marketing including social media, SEO/SEM, email marketing, content marketing, and website management
  • Social Enterprise and third-party marketing
  • Events and marketing campaigns
  • Tracking & optimisation of conversion rates from campaigns
  • Print Media and Signage

REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Skills

  • Minimum 5–7 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing integrated communications strategies.
  • Experience overseeing content creation across multiple formats (video, graphic, social, written).
  • Demonstrated ability to shape public narrative and influence policy or public opinion.
  • Strong experience with brand management and maintaining brand consistency.
  • Experience in media relations – both proactive and reactive.
  • Experience planning and delivering campaigns or public-facing events.
  • Prior experience managing or mentoring a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (with strong copywriting/editing ability).
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Proficiency in digital marketing platforms (social media, email marketing, web content tools).
  • Ability to develop and interpret key communications metrics.
  • Comfort liaising with both internal stakeholders and external partners/media.
  • Experience working in or with non-profit, social impact, or faith-based organisation an advantage.
  • Knowledge of volunteer programme management an advantage.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with fundraising, advocacy, or operations teams an advantage.

Personal attributes and Organisational Fit 

  • Commitment to U-turn’s Christian ethos  and mission to end homelessness.
  • Strategic thinker with a heart for social impact.
  • Able to navigate complexity and ambiguity with calm and clarity.
  • Ability to self-motivate, and work with minimal supervision
  • Collaborative team player – concerned with the team's success as well as individual performance
  • Emotionally mature individual
  • Problem solver who is open to change and able to take initiative
  • Willingness to learn and grow personally

Next Steps
Candidates interested in this position should apply online at  The letter of motivation should be approximately 1 page in length and include information on why you would like to work at U-turn and how you fulfil the required knowledge skills set outlined above. Please note that applications without a letter of motivation will not be considered. IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US WITHIN 4 WEEKS, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFU

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Director | Digital & Insights | Strategic Communications

R2000000 - R2500000 Y FTI Consulting

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Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role
FTI Consulting's Strategic Communications team is seeking a talented and versatile senior hire to join our Digital & Insights practice in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is an opportunity to play a key role within an ambitious and fast-growing team, advising some of the world's most high-profile companies on their reputation, digital presence, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in digital communications, corporate reputation, integrated campaigning, and the strategic use of data and analytics, combined with sound judgement and an ability to manage complex client relationships. This role suits someone who is ready to play a pivotal role in landing and leading major accounts, drive creative thinking, and act as a trusted advisor, while also looking to continue growing their leadership career within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

The position will be filled in line with the FTI Consulting's culture, values and Employment Equity policy and plan.

What You'll Do
Client delivery

  • Serve as a senior advisor to key corporate clients across a range of sectors, often in high-stakes or reputationally sensitive contexts
  • Lead the development and execution of integrated communications programmes across stakeholder groups, with a focus on digital channels and platforms
  • Create high-quality content and insights that support reputation management, CEO positioning, public campaigns, and digital strategy
  • Advise clients on how to navigate new digital frontiers, including the reputational implications of AI search, generative content, and evolving content ecosystems
  • Work closely with colleagues across a range of sectors including financial services, public affairs, TMT, life sciences and employee engagement to design integrated reputation campaigns
  • Apply insight from data and analytics to shape campaign direction, narrative development, and channel selection
  • Use real-time performance data to optimise live campaigns and proactively identify risks or opportunities
  • Collaborate with our in-house data and analytics experts to develop and sell new insight-driven offers, enhance campaign planning, and ensure a forward-looking approach to measurement and reputation intelligence

Business leadership

  • Contribute to new business development by identifying opportunities, leading proposals, and presenting to prospective clients
  • Support the growth of the Digital & Insights team through innovation, thought leadership, and evolving our offer
  • Ensure work is grounded in meaningful metrics and KPIs that link to reputation or commercial outcomes
  • Take responsibility for commercial performance and resourcing across your client portfolio

Team involvement

  • Coach and mentor junior colleagues, and play an active role in fostering a high-performing, inclusive team culture
  • Champion collaboration across practices to develop cohesive client programmes that reflect the full range of stakeholder needs
  • Share relevant external trends, innovations and competitive intelligence with the wider group, helping the team stay ahead of emerging reputational risks, platform changes and stakeholder behaviours
  • Actively shape and evolve team-wide best practice in areas such as digital campaigning, insight-led communications and integrated planning, ensuring that standards reflect both innovation and effectiveness across our work

How You'll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

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Marketing Strategy for Marketing Agency

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R300000 - R540000 Y Cordelia Capital

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Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to oversee client campaigns and internal initiatives within our marketing agency. The Project Manager will serve as the bridge between clients, creative teams, and leadership—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Project Planning & Coordination
  • Scope, plan, and schedule marketing projects (campaigns, websites, branding, digital ads, content production).
  • Define deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and resource allocation.
  • Maintain project documentation, status reports, and risk logs.
  • Client Management
  • Serve as primary client contact for day-to-day communications.
  • Translate client goals into actionable project plans.
  • Manage expectations, approvals, and feedback cycles.
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Coordinate across design, content, digital, and strategy teams.
  • Facilitate daily/weekly standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Ensure workloads are balanced and deadlines realistic.
  • Execution & Delivery
  • Track progress and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
  • Monitor budgets and project profitability.
  • Identify and resolve blockers quickly.
  • Performance Tracking & Reporting
  • Prepare project status updates for clients and leadership.
  • Measure campaign performance against KPIs.
  • Provide insights for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of experience in project management, ideally in a marketing, creative, or advertising agency.
  • Strong understanding of marketing workflows (digital ads, content marketing, branding, design, web builds).
  • Proficiency with project management tools (Asana, Jira, Trello, , etc.).
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • PMP, Agile/Scrum, or similar certifications (preferred, not required).

Key Skills

  • Strategic thinking and attention to detail.
  • Strong client service orientation.
  • Budgeting and resource management.
  • Familiarity with creative and digital marketing processes.
  • Problem-solving and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Success Metrics

  • On-time delivery rate of projects.
  • Client satisfaction scores and retention.
  • Project profitability and budget adherence.
  • Team collaboration and workload balance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R25 000,00 - R45 000,00 per month

Work Location: Remote

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Senior Manager: Digital Marketing Strategy

Nedbank

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*Job Classification *
Job Classification: Marketing, Communication and Research

Job Post End Date: 31 October 2025

Reporting Line: Head: Digital Marketing Strategy & Innovation

Direct Reports: 3 x Digital Marketing Managers

Job Purpose
The Senior Manager: Digital Marketing Strategy oversees the development of digital marketing initiatives, enhancing capabilities and progressing maturity at Nedbank. They contribute to the effective use of data and marketing technology (MarTech). Leading a team of digital marketing managers and collaborating closely with marketing pods and agile squads, this individual crafts data-driven, performance-focused strategies that align with business objectives to achieve meaningful results. Utilising Nedbank's full MarTech suite, including Adobe Experience Cloud and emerging AI technologies, they enable teams to innovate, personalise client experiences, and boost commercial growth. The role is crucial in converting complex data and technology into effective strategies, ensuring digital marketing efforts are innovative, client-focused, and aligned with Nedbank's vision for future-ready marketing.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Digital Marketing Leadership (50%)

  • Lead the development of integrated, measurable, client-centric digital marketing strategies.
  • Drive capability building and maturity in digital marketing across teams.
  • Partner with pods and agile squads to design, test, and optimise performance-driven campaigns.
  • Use insights and analytics to ensure strategies are aligned with business growth and ROI.

MarTech-driven Campaign Enablement (30%)

  • Partner with Group Technology and other functions to creatively leverage Adobe Experience Cloud (AEM, Journey Optimiser, Analytics, Target, Firefly, Creative Cloud) and other MarTech tools (e.g. GA4, Apps Flyer).
  • Act as a catalyst for MarTech-enabled creativity, guiding marketers across the group in the strategic use of data and technology to enhance campaign impact.
  • Ensure MarTech initiatives are tightly integrated with campaign objectives and deliver clear, measurable value.
  • Provide strategic input into MarTech enablement roadmaps, focusing on campaign outcomes rather than simply platform adoption.

AI and Advanced Technology Integration (20%)

  • Identify and champion opportunities to apply AI and advanced technologies in marketing activity for greater personalisation and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement AI tools that enhance campaign creativity and effectiveness.
  • Contribute to the responsible governance of AI and data-driven marketing, ensuring its ethical and impactful use.
  • Build awareness and capability across marketing teams on the creative potential and limitations of AI in marketing.

Education & Qualifications
Postgraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (master's degree is advantageous). Professional certification in Digital Marketing and relevant MarTech tools is advantageous.

Experience

  • 7–10 years in senior digital marketing roles, with proven leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive strategy, build capability, and uplift digital maturity.
  • Demonstrated expertise in creatively applying MarTech platforms (preferably Adobe Experience Cloud) to drive marketing success.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with technology and data teams.
  • Interest and aptitude in AI-driven marketing innovation.
  • Agency experience is advantageous.

Technical Skills

  • Optimising digital marketing channels (web, social, mobile, direct) – Advanced.
  • Leveraging digital advertising platforms (including programmatic display, paid search and performance media) – Advanced.
  • Agile ways of working and project management – Progressive.
  • Process improvement and journey orchestration – Progressive.
  • Communication & presentation skills – Advanced.

*BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES *

  • Change Leadership – Inspire and guide teams through transformation.
  • Cross-Functional Influence – Build alignment across marketing pods, Group Technology, risk and compliance, and external partners.
  • Strategic and Conceptual Thinking – Translate complexity into actionable strategies.
  • Planning & Project Management – Prioritise, roadmap, and deliver effectively.
  • Customer Focus – Keep client-centricity at the core of digital initiatives.
  • Ethical Responsibility – Ensure responsible application of AI and data-driven marketing.
  • Tenacity & Resilience – Persist through setbacks with determination and a solutions-focused mindset.

*ORGANISATIONAL FIT *

  • High Fit Facets: Challenging the status quo, continuous improvement, customer focus, personal growth, planning for long-term success.
  • Low Fit Facets: Growth at any cost, geographic dispersion, thriving on risk.

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team

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Strategic Communication Manager

R450000 - R900000 Y EDUVOS

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Eduvos is looking to employ a Strategic Communication Manager on a permanent basis at any of our National campuses.

Type of role:

Permanent

Purpose of the role:

The Strategic Communication Manager is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that effectively convey the company's message to both internal and external audiences. This role involves crafting and managing communications that enhance customer experience, foster engagement, and maintain brand consistency. The Strategic Communication Manager will work closely with the Marketing Team, Student Affairs, Academics and other departments to ensure alignment and coherence in all communications.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum qualifications required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field

Minimum experience required:

  • Proven experience in a communication or marketing role, preferably within a customer-focused environment.
  • Experience in managing both internal and external communications.
  • At least three years' experience in Higher Education industry
  • At least 8-10 years in a at strategic communications role
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans for both internal and external audiences.
  • Ensure alignment of communication strategies with overall marketing and business objectives.
  • Manage crisis communications for the institution and ensure all stakeholders are informed.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies and adjust as needed.
  • Ensure all communications reflect the institution's brand values and identity.
  • Maintain brand consistency across all communication channels and materials.
  • Collaborate with the design team to produce visually appealing and brand-compliant content
  • Track and analyze communication metrics to measure the impact and effectiveness of communication efforts.
  • Provide regular reports to senior management on communication performance and insights.
  • Use data-driven insights to continuously improve communication strategies and tactics.
  • In partnership with Head of Marketing, drive PR strategy for Eduvos business.
  • Measure and report on PR activities for Exec and board meetings.
  • Manage all social media activity across all platforms (Meta, LinkedIn, Reddit, HelloPeter, Google).
  • Measure and report on all social media performance.
  • Oversee all community complaints and implement resolution tactics.
  • Create and manage engaging content for various channels, including customer journeys, mailers, newsletters, flyers, posters, and internal communications.
  • Ensure all content is on-brand, consistent in style, quality, and tone of voice.
  • Oversee the production of marketing materials and communication tools
  • Develop and implement internal communication plans to keep staff informed and engaged.
  • Coordinate with HR and other departments to communicate company news, updates, and initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration within the organization
  • Develop and implement internal communication plans to keep students and their sponsors/parents informed and engaged throughout the academic lifecycle.
  • Deliver messages across multiple platforms including mailers and customer journeys.
  • Work closely with the marketing team to support integrated marketing campaigns and initiatives.
  • Partner with other departments to align communication efforts with overall business goals.
  • In partnership with Head of Marketing, lead on all crisis communication including drafting of key communications.
  • Measure and report on impact of crisis to company's reputation in market.
  • Responsible for engaging with and communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders to ensure alignment, collaboration, and the successful execution of marketing and sales strategies.
    Responsible for engaging with CEO, Executive and Eduvos on company communication strategy.
Functional and Behavioural Competencies

Functional competencies:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in communication tools and platforms, including CRM. Experience in Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with communication metrics and reporting.

Behavioural competencies:

  • Leadership
  • initiative and responsibiity
  • Constructive teamwork
  • Effective communication (verbal and written)
  • Analysis and judgement / problem solving
  • Innovative and change / continuous learning
  • Systematic approach (planning and organising)
  • Strategic thinking
  • Detail orientated with a commitment to quality and accuracy
  • Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Detail orientated with a strong focus on quality and accuracy
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Communication Manager Amstel

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R450000 - R900000 Y The HEINEKEN Company

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We Go Places How about you?
Job Grade: 20

Location: Johannesburg

Function: Commerce

Sub Function: Commerce - Marketing - Brand Management

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number:

Closing Date: 01/10/2025

Purpose Of The Role
This role involves developing and executing communication strategies that enhance our brand's presence and engage our target audience effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Communication Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that align with business objectives over a 3 year time horizon aligned to brand demand space.
  • Content Creation: Oversee the creation, distribution, and maintenance of marketing materials, including brochures, press releases, website content, and social media posts.
  • Creativity: Elevate standards on creativity, for more impact in the campaigns.
  • Brand Management: Ensure consistent brand messaging across all communication channels and maintain a strong brand image. Be the guardian of the BIAB positioning
  • Media Relations: Coordinate with public relations and media representatives to deliver marketing messages and manage media inquiries.
  • Campaign Management: Plan and execute marketing campaigns, including product launches, events, and promotional activities.
  • Performance Analysis: Monitor and evaluate the performance of communication programs and campaigns, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, product development, and creative departments, to ensure cohesive marketing efforts.
  • Implementation: Lead execution of multiple projects on the brand calendar, develop brand ideas into multi-platform assets and co-develop
  • Budget Management: Manage the marketing communications budget and allocate resources effectively.

Education & Experience

  • A relevant and recognized Bachelor's, Masters or Post-Graduate qualification in Commercial/Marketing
  • 8+ years of experience in marketing communications, preferably in the alcohol or beverage industry.
  • Strong understanding of marketing communication principles and best practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven track record of managing successful marketing campaigns.
  • Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms.
  • Experience with social media management and content creation.
  • Knowledge of the alcohol industry and its regulatory environment.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated experience developing a Big Brand Idea and executing it 360 in a Regional/Global Role. Ability to build a team of teams and demonstrate balance between global Vs local requirements.
  • Strong agency management from brief to execution. Able to ensure that creativity thrives through a complex set of stakeholders.

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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Events and Communication Manager

R400000 - R1200000 Y Jameel Motors South Africa

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Role Purpose

The Events & Communication Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and managing all corporate, dealer, and public-facing events, as well as ensuring consistent brand communication across channels. This role will drive the visibility of the Changan brand in South Africa, create impactful experiences, and safeguard a unified voice in all messaging. The position is central to brand building, launch execution, and ongoing engagement with stakeholders, dealers, media, and customers

Key Responsibilities

Events Management

  • Develop and manage an annual events calendar, aligned with brand and sales objectives.
  • Lead the planning and execution of all corporate, dealer, media, customer, and government events (e.g., launch events, dealer openings, test drive activations, sponsorships).
  • Oversee end-to-end event logistics: venue sourcing, supplier/agency management, contracts, permits, catering, staging, AV, décor, hospitality, transport, and guest experience.
  • Manage budgets for all events, ensuring cost-efficiency and return on investment.
  • Ensure events meet global Changan CI standards and project a world-class image equal to legacy brands (Toyota, VW, Audi).
  • Monitor event KPIs: attendance, media coverage, customer engagement, ROI reports.

Communications Management

  • Own the brand voice in South Africa: ensure all internal and external communication aligns with brand positioning (Reliability You Expect. Innovation You Deserve.).
  • Develop and manage communication plans for product launches, dealer activities, aftersales campaigns, fleet initiatives, and corporate affairs.
  • Write, edit, and oversee the production of press releases, newsletters, speeches, web content, and social media content.
  • Manage media relationships (print, TV, radio, online, influencers) and ensure regular proactive engagement.
  • Provide crisis communication support, ensuring timely, clear, and consistent responses.
  • Maintain alignment between dealer communications, national advertising campaigns, and corporate messaging.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Act as communication bridge with dealers, agencies, media, government, and industry bodies.
  • Support executive communications: prepare talking points, briefing packs, presentations, speeches.
  • Drive employee engagement through internal newsletters, announcements, and events.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or Event Management (postgraduate an advantage).
  • Minimum 7+ years' experience in brand communications, events, or PR (automotive or FMCG industry preferred).
  • Proven track record in managing large-scale events and launch activations.
  • Strong understanding of South African media landscape and influencer ecosystems.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills.
  • Experience managing agencies, vendors, and budgets.
  • Fluency in English required; proficiency in additional SA languages an advantage.

Key Competencies

  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to deliver under pressure, with strict deadlines.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
  • Creative thinker with an eye for detail and brand consistency.
  • Self-driven, with high levels of initiative and accountability.
  • Comfortable operating in a start-up / new market entry environment.
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Manager, Communication

R1200000 - R2400000 Y Standard Bank

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Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 5 Simmonds Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0001

Date Posted: 10/15/2025

Job Description

To drive positive employee engagement through the delivery of relevant and impactful internal marketing and communication, enabling the execution of effective business strategies and results by partnering with assigned business units to plan, scope and deliver impactful internal marketing and communication solutions. The role requires strategic thinking, creativity and strong stakeholder management to ensure consistent, engaging and aligned messaging across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement internal communication strategies and campaigns that enhance employee engagement and support business objectives.

Partner with business units and senior leaders to deliver clear, consistent and aligned messaging across all internal channels.

Manage and optimise digital and traditional communication platforms, ensuring timely, relevant and brand-aligned content delivery.

Measure the effectiveness of communication initiatives and provide insights to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Degree in Communication or Marketing (required).

Postgraduate Degree in Communication or Marketing (preferred).

Experience Required:

5–7 years' experience in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or Journalism, with a proven track record of delivering impactful internal communication initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and manage strategic communication projects from concept to execution, ensuring quality and timeliness.

Strong experience in stakeholder management, content development, digital communication platforms and employee engagement strategies.

Proven ability to interpret business strategy and translate it into engaging internal narratives that inform, inspire and connect employees across all levels.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Articulating Information, Convincing People

Developing Strategies, Generating Ideas

Embracing Change, Thinking Positively

Establishing Rapport, Team Working

Making Decisions, Providing Insights

Checking Things, Producing Output

Technical Competencies:

Building the Brand, Developing Marketing Insights

Conducting Research, Target Audience Engagement

Crisis Communication, Employee Marketing and Communication

Platform Management, Write Effective Communications

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on or

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Manager, Communication

R1200000 - R2400000 Y Standard Bank Group

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Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description
To drive positive employee engagement through the delivery of relevant and impactful internal marketing and communication, enabling the execution of effective business strategies and results by partnering with assigned business units to plan, scope and deliver impactful internal marketing and communication solutions. The role requires strategic thinking, creativity and strong stakeholder management to ensure consistent, engaging and aligned messaging across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement internal communication strategies and campaigns that enhance employee engagement and support business objectives.
  • Partner with business units and senior leaders to deliver clear, consistent and aligned messaging across all internal channels.
  • Manage and optimise digital and traditional communication platforms, ensuring timely, relevant and brand-aligned content delivery.
  • Measure the effectiveness of communication initiatives and provide insights to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Communication or Marketing (required).
  • Postgraduate Degree in Communication or Marketing (preferred).

Experience Required:

  • 5–7 years' experience in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or Journalism, with a proven track record of delivering impactful internal communication initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and manage strategic communication projects from concept to execution, ensuring quality and timeliness.
  • Strong experience in stakeholder management, content development, digital communication platforms and employee engagement strategies.
  • Proven ability to interpret business strategy and translate it into engaging internal narratives that inform, inspire and connect employees across all levels.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Articulating Information, Convincing People
  • Developing Strategies, Generating Ideas
  • Embracing Change, Thinking Positively
  • Establishing Rapport, Team Working
  • Making Decisions, Providing Insights
  • Checking Things, Producing Output

Technical Competencies:

  • Building the Brand, Developing Marketing Insights
  • Conducting Research, Target Audience Engagement
  • Crisis Communication, Employee Marketing and Communication
  • Platform Management, Write Effective Communications
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