189 Corporate Communications jobs in South Africa

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
• 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

Should you meet the minimum requirements, please forward your updated CV and supporting documents to (emailprotected)

Communication Manager • Johannesburg, ZA

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Internal Communications Manager to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive internal communications and engagement plan. This role will drive alignment with the organisation's Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and Customer Value Proposition (CVP), fostering employee connection, clarity, and commitment to business goals. The successful candidate will oversee internal messaging, executive communications, staff engagement events, and support key business functions such as HR and Marketing with impactful internal communication strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Communication Planning:
  Develop and implement a cohesive internal communication strategy that supports the organisation's broader business objectives, EVP, and CVP.

• Executive and Leadership Communications:
  Craft and manage internal communications on behalf of senior leaders, ensuring messaging is clear, timely, and consistent with organisational tone and values.

• Content Development:
  Write and deliver compelling content for internal announcements, business updates, leadership messages, deal wins, and staff newsletters across various formats and platforms.

• Internal Events and Engagement Campaigns:
  Plan, lead, and execute internal events such as leadership conferences, townhalls, and employee recognition functions. Design staff activations to build morale and increase engagement.

• Channel and Platform Management:
  Assess and optimise internal communication channels (e.g. intranet, email, chat platforms, digital screens), ensuring they are relevant, streamlined, and effectively used.

• Measurement and Reporting:
  Track and report on the effectiveness of internal communication campaigns and initiatives, including audience reach, engagement metrics, and overall impact.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  Partner with HR, Marketing, and other departments to support internal messaging around culture, strategy, change initiatives, and campaigns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Communications, Public Relations, Media, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Communications or related disciplines

Experience Requirements:

• At least 10 years' experience in internal communications within a corporate environment

• Proven ability to develop and deliver communication strategies aligned with business goals

• Experience working with or supporting executive leadership

• Background in financial services, particularly corporate or investment banking, is advantageous

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Outstanding writing and editing skills for diverse formats and internal audiences

• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and communicate complex topics clearly

• Skilled in conceptualising and managing events, campaigns, a

The Communications Manager ensures effective, consistent communications across TFG, aligning with organisational standards and protocols. As the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Communications, this role develops and refines communication templates, advises on optimal communication approaches, and manages a team of Communication Consultants to maintain clarity and efficiency across all channels. Acting as the gatekeeper for the communications roadmap and calendar, the Manager resolves scheduling conflicts and prioritises communications to best support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Communications Execution and Quality Control

1. Lead a team of Communication Consultants, ensuring all communication support aligns with TFG’s standardised processes and meets established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency across all channels.
2. Ensure strict adherence to TFG’s communication standards, working closely with stakeholders to drive compliance and support successful campaign execution.
3. Act as an SME for complex communication requests, providing guidance to team members and other departments struggling with specific messaging, language, or tone, and supporting effective communication campaign delivery.
4. Develop and facilitate sign-off for standards, best practices, and templates for Operations-related communications to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with TFG’s objectives.
5. Design and facilitate approval of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for communication processes, proposing new SLAs or modifications to existing ones to enhance communication effectiveness and responsiveness.
6. Act as the gatekeeper for the communications roadmap and calendar, resolving scheduling conflicts, prioritising timing, and aligning all communications with business needs.
7. Monitor and analyse communication trends and adherence levels, identifying areas for improvement, liaising with the relevant parties (e.g. Change team, Snr Manager: HR Operations, Retail Operations Hub, Head Office departments) and implementing targeted adjustments to address any gaps in process or execution.

Team Management and Resource Coordination

1. Manage the performance and development of Communication Consultants, providing support and direction to ensure quality and timeliness in delivery.
2. Coordinate resource allocation within Synergy and Yoobic, ensuring effective use of resources and meeting communication timelines.
3. Regularly assess team capacity to align resources with communication priorities and operational requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration and SME Support

1. Act as the primary contact for the Retail Operations Hub and key stakeholders with matters pertaining to escalated or expedited communications, offering guidance on communication-related queries and operational challenges.
2. Collaborate with senior leaders and department heads to reinforce communication protocols and address practices that may disrupt established standards.

Continuous Improvement and Data-Driven Insights

1. Use data analytics to monitor adherence, identify trends, and evaluate communication effectiveness, addressing any gaps in understanding or compliance.
2. Drive improvement initiatives to refine communication processes, minimize information overload, and improve efficiency.

Project Engagement as a Communications SME

1. Provide SME input on relevant projects, advising on communication requirements, processes, and best practices. Work with cross-functional teams to integrate communication needs into project planning, supporting alignment with TFG’s operational goals.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Degree or equivalent
2. 5 - 7 years working experience within a Communications environment
3. 1 - 3 years' experience working in a project delivery context advantageous
4. 2 - 3 years change and communication management in retail advantageous
5. Experience working with leaders/stakeholders at all levels in an organisation
6. Experience in project planning
7. Process facilitation experience

Skills:

1. Customer service / passionate about user employee experience
2. Excellent interpersonal skills
3. Excellent communication and business writing skills
4. A dynamic and solution driven work approach with high service delivery
5. Ability to work in fast paced environments and manage multiple projects
6. Ability to analyse and interpret data
7. Ability to prioritise and manage group wide projects
8. Sound judgement and decision making
9. TFG Brand Ambassador
10. A high level of attention to detail and accuracy
11. Ability to use different communication channels and tools

Behaviours:

1. Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
2. Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
3. Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
4. Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation
5. Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
6. Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
7. Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
8. Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

The human resources team strive to create the best experience for all employees throughout the organisation, focusing on people and culture. This team is responsible for talent acquisition, on-boarding, performance management, development, career progression, employee relations and remuneration.

1. Job Identification 6792
2. Job Category Human Resources
3. Posting Date 03/24/2025, 02:02 PM
4. Apply Before 04/30/2025, 02:01 PM
5. Job Schedule Full time
6. Job Shift Day
7. Locations 36 Jenkinson Street, Parow East, 7500, ZA

Title: Communications Manager (Africa)

Reports to: Region Head

Status: Contractor

Location: Pretoria & Johannesburg, South Africa (Gauteng Area)

Foundation Overview:

The Max Foundation is a leading global health nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating health equity. For more than 28 years, Max has pioneered practical, scalable, high-quality solutions to bring life-extending treatments and patient-centered health care to more than 100,000 people living with cancer and critical illness in low- and middle-income countries. Max believes in a world where all people can access high-impact medicines, where geography is not destiny, and where everyone can strive for health with dignity and with hope. Learn more at .

Role Summary:

The Communications Manager (Africa) is responsible for assisting the region head in developing, planning, and executing comprehensive communications strategies and plans. In addition to offering strategic communications advice, the manager works closely with the global communications team to co-create regional strategies, plans, and initiatives that align with and support the worldwide communications priorities. The primary focus is to strengthen the foundation’s visibility, voice, and reputation.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategy Development: Develop a regional communications strategy – short and long term – that aligns with, supports, and builds upon the objectives and goals of the global communications strategy. Adopting communication strategies according to cultural, context and regional/country audiences.
2. Media Relations: Establish and maintain relationships with key local journalists, particularly those covering the nonprofit and healthcare sectors. Responsibilities include writing press releases, talking points, and Q&A documents, crafting compelling narratives, and positioning the regional head and colleagues as subject matter experts.
3. Content Creation: Collaborate with the global communications team to create engaging and impactful content for multiple communications channels and audiences, including supporting site visits, writing patient and physician stories for Max Insider, capturing cell phone photos and video clips, and ensuring compliance with brand guidelines.
4. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with region head and global communications team to develop communications and engagement strategy that will strengthen relationships and elevate awareness/reputation of Max at the country level and across the region. Key external audiences include partner physicians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals; hospital administrators and key staff; and key positions within local ministry of health, public institutions and multi-lateral representatives.
5. Vendor Management: Identify and manage external vendors, such as professional photographers, videographers, and graphic designers to support implementation of communications strategies.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s or relevant certification preferred, in a relevant field such as Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, Psychology/Sociology, or related disciplines.
2. 5-7+ years of relevant experience in the global health nonprofit sector, communications, public relations, journalism, and/or social media. Previous work experience in public relations/advertising agencies, healthcare, and/or nonprofits, is highly desirable.
3. Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to make critical decisions.
4. Experience working in a global and multicultural capacity across time zones and among a diverse team.
5. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; written and verbal fluency in French, Spanish, or another language, a plus.
6. Strong analysis and technical writing skills.
7. Self-starter who takes ownership over tasks and has meticulous attention to detail.
8. Mission-driven and inspired by our organizational values and guiding principles.
9. Willing and able to travel domestically or internationally.

Skills and Attributes:

1. Passionate about The Max Foundation’s mission and vision, and determined to lead and accomplish all goals related to current and future strategic plans.
2. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in communications within the region, particularly on global healthcare issues.
3. Proven experience in developing and executing effective communications strategies.
4. Excellent journalistic and writing/editing/oral skills in English, with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders. Fluency in additional languages is an advantage.
5. Skilled in leveraging various communication platforms, including traditional and social media, as well as multimedia tools, to deliver targeted messages to key audiences.
6. Strong analytical skills to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies, initiatives, and campaigns.
7. High attention to detail and a high standard for quality work product.
8. Understanding of and comfortable in a global environment, with an emphasis on low and middle-income countries.
9. Passion for exceptional collaboration, and flexibility to do what it takes to elevate positive culture.
10. Comfort working in a complex, fast-paced, and high-workload environment.
11. Caring, humble, and people-oriented servant leader.
12. Resourceful, finds solutions using all available data to overcome challenges impacting the organization.

Compensation: We offer compensation commensurate with experience. No relocation provided.

To Apply: Visit our website at to apply. Please include résumé and cover letter.

The Max Foundation is dedicated to diversity in staff and is an equal opportunity employer.

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 4 months to start with potential to extend
Work set up: Remote

Our client in the global professional services industry is looking for a strategic and hands-on Global Communications Manager to lead internal and external communications across a global organization. This role blends content strategy and content creation, with the ability to oversee writers and guide content development when needed. The successful candidate will be responsible for running integrated communications campaigns, ensuring brand consistency, and amplifying the voice of the company across all channels.

What you will do:

• Develop and execute communication strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and manage communications campaigns that elevate brand visibility and engagement.
• Oversee content creation and collaborate with writers to ensure messaging is on-brand and impactful.
• Manage internal communications including leadership messaging, newsletters, and organizational updates.
• Drive external communications such as press releases, media outreach, and brand storytelling.
• Ensure consistency in tone, voice, and messaging across all platforms and audiences.
• Support executive communications including speechwriting and presentation development.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and adjust strategies based on performance insights.
• Maintain editorial standards and ensure content quality across digital and traditional formats.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in communications, public relations, or content strategy.
• Proven ability to lead both strategic planning and hands-on content creation.
• Experience managing writers and creative contributors.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across formats and platforms.
• Familiarity with global communication practices and cultural nuances.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Based in Europe or South Africa with availability to work within EU/UK time zones.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.