34 Communication jobs in Johannesburg

Job Overview :
We are looking for a dynamic Change Communication Specialist to join our team and lead communication efforts in a creative and strategic manner. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing communication strategies that support change management processes across various business initiatives. A key focus will be crafting clear, engaging, and impactful messages across multiple media channels, ensuring consistency and alignment with the company’s vision and objectives. Your ability to engage with stakeholders, deliver compelling narratives, and create content for a variety of platforms will be essential to the role.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute communication strategies that align with organizational change initiatives.
• Create compelling copy for internal and external communications, including newsletters, emails, social media, and presentations.
• Ensure messages are clear, concise, and aligned with organizational values and objectives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand key messages and deliver timely, accurate communication.
• Edit, proofread, and ensure high-quality content across all communication channels.
• Foster collaboration and ensure smooth communication flow within teams to drive engagement and understanding of change initiatives.
• Support leadership in messaging and facilitate organizational buy-in through strategic communication efforts.
• Manage feedback loops and engage with stakeholders to refine messaging as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Proven experience in communication, media, or copywriting roles.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of change management principles and their application in communication.
• Creative mindset with the ability to craft impactful messaging for diverse audiences.
• Experience with internal communications and media relations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, social media platforms, and content management systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and strong editing skills.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making through clear and strategic communication.

Qualifications :

• Degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Media, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a communication role, preferably within a change management or organizational transformation context.

Head, Integrated Marketing & Communication

Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

To lead, influence, and shape the Business Unit (BU) product, segment, sector, and coverage Brand and Marketing strategic priorities through partnering with business executive teams. Design and recommend a global view of how the BU goes to market, understanding all products and segments to ensure informed decision-making when facing competing priorities and trade-offs.

• Type of Qualification: First Degree required
• Field of Study: Business, Commerce, Marketing

1. 1-2 years : Experience in Integrated Marketing and Brand & Marketing, with a strong background in B2B or B2C marketing. Experience in developing and implementing marketing strategies, campaigns, and initiatives across multiple products, clients, and locations. Familiarity with the financial services industry, market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape.
2. 3-4 years : Experience working with large-scale B2B/B2C global organizations, leading marketing teams, managing workloads, priorities, and budgets. Proven ability to manage marketing projects from conception to completion.
3. 5-7 years : Experience using data and metrics to drive marketing improvements, demand and lead generation, and account-based marketing campaigns. Product management experience may be advantageous.

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line at +27 800222050 or

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. marketing) and maintain open communication with senior management
Prepare and distribute press releases
Organize PR events (e.g. open days, press conferences) and serve as the company’s spokesperson
Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
Address inquiries from the media and other parties
Track media coverage and follow industry trends
Prepare and submit PR reports
Manage PR issues

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS
Proven experience as a Public Relations Officer or similar PR role
Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast and print)
Background in researching, writing and editing publications
Proficient in MS Office and social media
Strong communication ability (oral and written)
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Creativity and problem-solving aptitude
BSc/BA in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or a related field
Must have 2-5 year experience

Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as a marketing and PR officer include:
Knowledge of media production and communication
Excellent grasp of the English language
To be thorough and pay attention to detail
Persistence and determination
Ability to work well with others
Ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
Ability to use your initiative
Ability to sell products and services

Please forward C’s to :

The purpose of the Digital and Internal Communication role is to create and carry out communication plans that keep employees informed and engaged. This role connects internal teams with digital platforms, using the right tools to share clear and consistent messages that support teamwork and the company’s goals.

 Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

Digital Communication (with PR Agency):

• Develop and manage digital content plans for all platforms, including YouTube, to meet set KPIs.
• Regularly review and adjust content plans to stay relevant and maintain audience engagement.
• Create and run digital campaigns, track their performance, and report on results.
• Write and submit monthly digital communication reports.
• Oversee the compilation of weekly competitor reports.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on digital and competitor reports to improve communication efforts.
• Stay up to date with digital communication trends and apply them where relevant.
• Lead the creation and implementation of the company’s digital communication strategy.
• Oversee video content production and manage Google advertising.
• Plan and coordinate social media campaigns.

Website Management (with Agency):

• Ensure website content is updated monthly and reflects current trends.
• Optimize the website for search engines (SEO).
• Monitor lead generation, ensure leads are shared with Sales Managers, and work to improve lead quality and volume continuously.

Internal Communication:

• Coordinate the production of the quarterly MD Talks video.
• Source, write, and edit engaging content for internal communication platforms (e.g., email, newsletters, handovers, and the internal app).
• Analyze employee feedback to assess the effectiveness of internal communications and suggest improvements.
• Share advertising and PR updates with employees as they become available.
• Plan and manage internal communication campaigns and company-wide launches.

Internal Communications 

• Support the rollout of employee engagement strategies and related projects.
• Maintain and update the list of internal "Champions" and coordinate related activities.
• Act as the National Champion, promoting messages and fostering engagement across the business.
• Regularly post content on the Microsoft Teams channel.
• Incorporate the company mascot, Lifty, into internal communications to strengthen brand culture.
• Collect and write content for InTune , the internal publication.

Community Platform:

• Upload articles to the Community platform.
• Encourage employee interaction and participation on the platform.
• Manage and implement community-based projects.
• Ensure important updates from the Community are communicated internally.

Advertising:

• Develop an annual advertising plan for all divisions, aligned with the content plan in collaboration with the agency.
• Collect and archive evidence of published advertisements for inclusion in the monthly reports.

Public Relations (Articles):

• Develop and manage a yearly content plan for PR activities.
• Ensure all content reflects the company’s tone, style, and quality standards.
• Coordinate and host PR planning sessions with internal stakeholders and agency partners.
• Align content strategy with advertising efforts to target the right audience at the right time.
• Keep a well-organized record of all articles on the Microsoft Teams channel.

Administration:

• Maintain up-to-date tracking and reporting documents on Microsoft Teams.
• Ensure all work and updates are saved on the Microsoft Teams platform to support easy access and collaboration.
• Coordinate the development of SOPs and SLAs related to events and promotions, including drafting relevant policies.
• Upload and organize job-related photos on SharePoint.
• Develop and implement policies that support and guide digital communication across the company.

Head, Integrated Marketing & Communication

Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

To lead, influence, and shape the Business Unit (BU) product, segment, sector, and coverage Brand and Marketing strategic priorities through partnering with business executive teams. Design and recommend a global view of how the BU goes to market, understanding all products and segments to ensure informed decision-making when facing competing priorities and trade-offs.

• Type of Qualification: First Degree required
• Field of Study: Business, Commerce, Marketing

1. 1-2 years : Experience in Integrated Marketing and Brand & Marketing, with a strong background in B2B or B2C marketing. Experience in developing and implementing marketing strategies, campaigns, and initiatives across multiple products, clients, and locations. Familiarity with the financial services industry, market trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape.
2. 3-4 years : Experience working with large-scale B2B/B2C global organizations, leading marketing teams, managing workloads, priorities, and budgets. Proven ability to manage marketing projects from conception to completion.
3. 5-7 years : Experience using data and metrics to drive marketing improvements, demand and lead generation, and account-based marketing campaigns. Product management experience may be advantageous.

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line at +27 800222050 or

Brief Role Description

Position is responsible for planning and implementing external communication activities that positively position, promote, strengthen, and protect the reputation of the company, its brands as well as Sub Saharan Africa subsidiaries. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing plans and executing projects and initiatives that support the broader Company corporate communications and marketing strategies. Additionally, this role will be responsible for media and public relations in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Develop & manage corporate communication and media relations strategies.
• Identify challenges and emerging issues faced by the automotive sector, work with the leadership team to recognize internal and external communications opportunities and solutions and develop appropriate strategies to mitigate any future reputational risks.
• Manage corporate social media strategy leveraging media relations content and insights generated from social listening.
• Identify and implement partnerships & sponsorships opportunities with key entities, media and influencers to reach the business goals and corporate positioning in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Managing incidents and issues as they arise in the interest of protecting and building company's reputation.
• Manage crisis communication plans by developing and implementing response to issues to protect the reputation of the company.
• Developing executive-level content and thought leadership from concept to writing.
• Developing and managing appropriate media strategies, tactical plans and content in relation to corporate announcements and events.
• Researching and writing effective corporate media releases.
• Arranging / supporting / facilitating media training for senior management & board of management.
• Provide strategic key media relations services to the organisation in support of building a cohesive and bold Pan-African reputation, narrative and story.

Qualification requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism or related field

Experience needed

• 8-10 years of work experience in communication with extensive experience in corporate communications and media relations

Essentials

• Proven Leadership experience
• Proven record of developing and executing effective corporate communication and media relations strategies
• Knowledge of the Communication and Media Channels with strong networking abilities
• Experience in interacting with stakeholders in government, the private sector, and media
• Experience in interacting with Executives at a strategic level
• Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Strong media relations and crisis communication experience
• Strategic thinking and planning skills
• Project Management
• Negotiation skills and budget management

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES) :

• Proven history with Brand Management, Digital Marketing and Advertising as well as Marketing Communications to build brand and brand awareness.
• Experienced in creation of marketing and social media campaigns and strategies, including budget planning, content ideation, and implementation schedules.
• To ensure brand consistency in marketing and social media messages by working with various department members, including operations, product managers, and Exco team
• Collects client data, analyses interactions, and visits, plus uses this information to create comprehensive reports and improve future social media strategies and campaigns.
• Reports progress to senior management
• Grows and expands company social media presence into new social media platforms, plus increases presence on existing platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube
• Research and monitors activity of organization competitors
• Uncover consumer insights and deliver innovative marketing campaigns.
• Measure and report performance of all marketing and product launch campaigns and assess ROI and KPIs
• Manage all company social media content strategies.
• Establish and maintain brand budgets.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE :

• Degree in marketing or related field
• 3-5 years proven track record in brand management, brand marketing, marketing management.
• Experience in identifying target audiences and devising effective campaigns.
• Digital marketing activities / strategies
• Strong knowledge of Web / Google Analytics
• Strong project management capabilities
• Sound knowledge of prevailing procedures and techniques in e-commerce
• A strong understanding of the DIRECT SELLING INDUSTRY and social media content management / marketing
• Experience in loyalty and rewards advantageous
• Digital Marketing and E-commerce methodologies

• Bachelors degree in Communication, Journalism or related field
• 8 - 10 Years' work experience in communication with extensive experience in corporate communications and media relations
• Responsible for planning and implementing external communication activities that positively position, promote, strengthen and protect the reputation of the company, its brands as well as Sub Saharan Africa subsidiaries
• The incumbent will also be responsible for developing plans and executing projects and initiatives that support the company corporate communications and marketing strategies
• Also responsible for media and public relations
• Knowledge of Communication and Media Channels with strong networking abilities
• Experience in interacting with stakeholders in Government, private sector and media
• Strong media relations and crisis communication experience
• Negotiation skills and budget management experience