24 Corporate Communication jobs in South Africa

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.

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group and an innovative player on the global stage. We offer a variety of career-enhancing opportunities and the chance to work alongside some of the most talented, motivated professionals in the sector. Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families, and large multinational corporates and institutions. We are passionate about creating growth in Africa, bringing meaningful value to our clients and communities, and creating a sense of purpose for our employees.

Job Description

To lead, influence, and shape the Business Unit (BU) product, segment, sector, and coverage Brand and Marketing strategic priorities by partnering with business executive teams. The role involves designing and recommending a global approach to how the BU goes to market, understanding all products and segments to ensure optimal decision-making when facing competing priorities and trade-offs.

Qualifications

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

Experience Required

• Integrated Marketing / Brand & Marketing
• 1-2 years: Strong background in B2B or B2C marketing, developing and implementing strategies, campaigns, and initiatives across multiple products, clients, and locations. Familiarity with the financial services industry and understanding of market trends, customer behavior, and the competitive landscape.
• 3-4 years: Experience working with large-scale B2B/B2C global organizations, leading marketing teams, managing workloads, priorities, and budgets, and overseeing marketing projects from conception to execution.
• 5-7 years: Experience utilizing data and metrics for decision-making, demand and lead generation, account-based marketing, and product management experience may be beneficial.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Pursuing Goals
• Taking Action

Technical Competencies:

• Analyzing and Interpreting Information
• Brand and Product Activations
• Data-Driven Digital Marketing
• Developing Marketing Insights
• Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
• Measuring Marketing and Communication Effectiveness
• Segmentation
• Understanding of Financial Services

Job Description

Lead, influence, and shape the Business Unit (BU) product, segment, sector, and coverage Brand and Marketing strategic priorities by 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 optimal decision-making when facing competing priorities and trade-offs.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree required

Field of Study: Business, Commerce, Marketing

Experience Required

Integrated Marketing

Brand & Marketing

1-2 years

Strong background in B2B or B2C marketing, with experience in developing and implementing marketing strategies, campaigns, and initiatives across multiple products, clients, and locations. Familiarity with the financial services industry, including banking segments, market trends, customer behavior, and the competitive landscape.

3-4 years

Experience working with large-scale B2B/B2C global organizations, leading marketing teams, managing workloads, priorities, and budgets, and overseeing marketing projects from conception to completion.

5-7 years

Experience leveraging data and metrics for demand and lead generation, account-based marketing, and enhancing client experience to drive revenue growth. Product management experience may be advantageous.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies :

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Pursuing Goals
• Taking Action

Technical Competencies :

• Analysing and Interpreting Information
• Brand and Product Activations
• Data-Driven Digital Marketing
• Developing Marketing Insights
• Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership
• Measuring Marketing and Communication Effectiveness
• Segmentation
• Understanding Financial Services

Careers

Are you passionate about Africa's potential? Driven to succeed? Join Standard Bank Group, where over 50,000 dedicated individuals work towards Africa's growth. We value our people and strive to create a thriving environment for you to bring your whole self to work, pursue your dreams, and shape a brighter future for Africa. Turn your passion into impact and make a difference as part of a dynamic team.

As one of the largest SAP Cloud People Solutions consulting firms in the EMEA region, AKT is recruiting aLead of Marketing Communication and Automation, contributing to a High Growth VAR and Services business across EMEA, focusing on Brand and Communication, Performance Marketing (Lead Generation activities and Target Account Marketing), and Partner Marketing programs.

Reporting to the Head of Global Sales & Marketing, this position is open for candidates based in EMEA and available to working remotely.

Objectives:

• Support the acceleration of the international go-to-market across multiple HR digital solutions and services by significantly growing the pipeline of opportunities
• Provide the infrastructure for land & expand approach on all key accounts
• Maximize the ratio revenue / marketing spent

Key Responsibilities:

This role involves strategic and operational activities, including but not limited:

• Digital campaigns on social networks including LinkedIn and Facebook
• Sourcing activities for new contacts on specific accounts or roles
• Online and on-premise seminars design and operations
• Development of the customer case studies for reference
• Reporting on Marketing activities progress and outcomes
• Management of the Marketing cost center with initiative ROI

Job Requirements:

Rapid success in this key role requires high level or advanced skills including but not limited:

• A good understanding of the HR Tech categories and major players (ISV and Services)
• Experience with Digital Marketing, with a good understanding of the technology capabilities: Google / LinkedIn, Salesforce
• Webinar tools: Go To meeting or similar
• Native English level – a must
• French, German, and Hebrew would be a significant plus

Personal Skills:

• Organized, being able to multitask, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to think critically and take initiatives
• Analytical and capable to exercise sound judgment
• Hands-on and detailed oriented
• Autonomous and capable of take proactive action with little or no direction
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with strong commitment to accomplish tasks and goals

AKT Offers:

• A wide range of benefits and opportunities for career growth
• Realistic growth opportunities into either technical practices or business consulting environment
• Flexible working hours
• Stimulating and collaborative working environment
• Internal knowledge transfer, training and coaching by our dynamic team of consultants and experts
• International business environment (offices in the UK, DACH, India, France, North America, Israel, and Czech Republic)

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

The core purpose of the role

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and experienced Senior Manager Marketing and Communication to lead our marketing and communication efforts. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing strategic initiatives that strengthen our brand presence, engage key audiences and stakeholders, and drive business growth.

Requirements

• A three-year tertiary diploma/degree in Marketing, Communication, Business, or a related field.
• Six years’ relevant experience in marketing and communication in the healthcare or insurance industry, including a successful track record of executing successful marketing campaigns and communication strategies, of which four years on a managerial level.

Key Competencies

• A valid driver’s license
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, SEO, content strategy, and brand management
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Project management and organizing skills
• Creative thinking
• Ability to adapt to changing trends and business needs
• Good interpersonal relations
• Business insights