42 Internal Communications jobs in Gauteng

Our client is seeking a dynamic Internal Communications and Engagement Officer to join their growing international team. The role’s main purpose is to ensure we bring our people along with us on our journey building better together; effective communication is key to our engagement needs. The successful candidate will need to remember it's not all about telling people what's going on; we need to listen to our people too, learn what is important to them, and ensure we respond to this need.

In order to be considered for this role you must have the following:

• BASED IN MUMBAI, INDIA
• Matric or grade 12 (with ‘C’ grade or higher in first language English)
• Bachelor's degree in Communication or related (English)
• 2-3 years experience in an Internal Communications and Engagement role
• Experience in graphic design and digital artworks

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering the objective of the internal communication and engagement function
• Creating and distributing daily business communication updates
• Gathering feedback and questions from our staff
• Distilling complex information into easy to understand communications
• Coordinating staff engagement events
• Coordinating and hosting leadership workshops
• Delivering communication strategies for learning
• Fostering engagement and dialogue in the company
• Group emails, newsletters, video and voice messages
• Microsites
• Engaging with groups, stakeholders, and leaders in different geographies to capture new information of value to our staff
• Creating and following a monthly communications plan

Job Classification

• Job Requisition :
• TA Specialist : Refilwe Falatsi
• Closing Date : 29 August 2025
• Location : 135 Rivonia Campus Sandown
• Cluster : Personal and Private Banking Nedbank Insurance Client Experience
• Please Note : Preference will be given to applicants from Underrepresented Groups

Job Purpose

Support the formulation of communication strategy and the annual communication plan. Conceptualise, plan, implement, and monitor the assigned Business Unit / Segment / Product / Brand properties' internal and external communications programmes with the objective of influencing perceptions of targeted stakeholders and enhancing the relevant units and Nedbank's image and reputation.

Job Responsibilities

1. Analyze and report on all aspects of communications coverage and impact.
2. Manage budgets in line with implementation plans.
3. Meet relevant communications guidelines to fulfil Nedbank brand and trademark policy.
4. Apply knowledge and understanding of the business context to ensure credible and effective internal and external communication with stakeholders.
5. Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external collaborators and intermediaries in the communications value chain.
6. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote the brand, CVP, EVP, product, or service in support of communications, marketing, and business strategies and objectives.
7. Liaise with stakeholders to promote communication objectives and enable the Nedbank voice in the marketplace.
8. Develop communication strategies across various disciplines including reputation management, media, public relations, internal communications, brand marketing, advertising, digital media, social media, and production of materials.
9. Apply integrated communications by using relevant channels to enhance the communications mix and drive value.
10. Provide advice, inputs, and recommendations on business strategies, marketing initiatives, plans, and campaigns.
11. Understand Business Unit strategy, marketing strategy, customer value propositions, products, services, and employee value proposition.
12. Implement approved communication plans and promote the Business Unit profile and image internally and externally by creating content, managing media and current affairs, and producing communication materials.
13. Maintain knowledge and understanding of the Nedbank Way.

People Specification

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas / National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Diploma / Degree in Journalism, Communication, and Marketing

Minimum Experience Level

Three or more years as a communications specialist within the Insurance or financial services environment.

Behavioral Competencies

• Adaptability
• Building Partnerships
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Managing Work
• Quality Orientation

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at

Required Experience : Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Internal Control, Accounting and Auditing, Accounts Handling, General Services, Elevator, Brand

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Communications Specialist As a Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting internal and external communications plans, crafting content in English and Arabic to be leveraged on the different channels.How You'll Make an Impact

• Collaborate with local, regional and global Communications and Government Affairs team members to develop and leverage success stories according to communication medium (internally and externally)
• Develop country profiles, case studies, masterclasses, learning days and roundtables/panels showcasing how company leverages Government Affairs to developing sustainable energy systems in the Middle East and Africa region
• Develop annual MEA Campaignable Topics strategy, messaging and campaigns
• Develop Government Affairs' internal communication strategy and deliverables
• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and coordinate Communications and Government Affairs publicity and external events as required
• Content writing of Communications and Government Affairs articles, speeches, press releases, social media posts
• Supporting internal and external events in terms of content and logistics
• Manage conflict as it arises and escalate to management

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations or relevant field
• A minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar role
• Experience with technologies and best practices for campaigns across multiple platforms
• Experience in creatively telling a story through videos, visuals, and messaging
• Familiarity with project management software and video/photo editing
• Strong understanding of the industry and its challenges
• Excellent Team player
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Proven content writing or copywriting experience in English and Arabic equally. German, French, and Portuguese experience would be advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms

Overview

Direct Reporting Line: Head of Communications, Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, Waterfall National Office has vacancies for X2 Communications Specialists.

Position: Communications Specialist

• Strategic Communications Management & Implementation
  • Contribute to the development and execution of integrated campus communication strategies aligned with institutional goals.
  • Support marketing and communication campaigns that drive student recruitment, reputation enhancement, reputation management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Assist in the creation of communication calendars and messaging frameworks.
• Content Development & Management
  • Write and edit content for various channels to be used on the website, newsletters, press releases, etc.
  • Curate and publish engaging student and staff stories that reinforce the university’s brand and values in collaboration with campus and national stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with faculties, departments, the Office of the Registrar and student experience for content input.
  • Write and disseminate press releases, caption stories and opinion pieces, etc. to the media.
• Media Relations & Publicity
  • Build and maintain relationships with media contacts.
  • Draft and distribute media releases, coordinate interviews, and prepare media kits.
  • Track and report on media coverage and press engagement.
  • Monitor engagement and moderate responses in line with university policy.
• Internal Communications
  • Support leadership messaging, change management communication, and campus-wide initiatives of a PR nature.
• Event & Communication Support
  • Draft post-event media coverage by assisting the Head of Communications for National events.
  • Work closely with campus teams to ensure the correct information is received to draft written content for events such as Graduation, Open Days, etc.
• Brand & Reputation Management
  • Provide editorial support and guidance to campus faculties or departments to maintain quality and consistency.
  • Identify and mitigate reputational risks through careful messaging and issue monitoring.
  • To assist Campus Heads and Senior Campus Heads to draft or edit general student communications of a PR nature or in response to events and crisis communications.

• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to connect communication outputs to institutional goals
• Strong stakeholder relationship management
• Resilience under pressure, especially in crisis or high-visibility moments
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects
• Sound judgement in sensitive or reputational issues

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field

• Experience in the higher education sector
• Knowledge of South African media landscape and education trends

• 3 years Communications or PR experience
• 3 years Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• 2 years experience with managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

• Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, please contact the support team for assistance. (URL provided in original posting.)

The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA are an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to historically underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.

Job title : Senior Communications Specialist

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : September 12, 2025

The Senior Creative Services Designer is an advanced subject matter expert, accountable for translating marketing strategies and concepts into visually captivating and compelling designs and developing materials that engage and resonate with target audiences, contributing to brand awareness and business growth.

This role takes responsibility for conceptualizing and executing high quality creative work and use their understanding of strategies, business problems and briefs, and translate these into creative solutions and executions.

• Ensures regular audits are done to ensure brand alignment, template reviews and will work closely with our graphic design and multi-media teams to ensure we deliver on-brand engaging and emotive content that helps drive our demand engine.
• Works with the content strategy and campaigns teams to ensure new ideas for demand generation campaigns, and marketing communications are brand aligned.
• Implements and enforces brand standards and create procedures and guides to ensure content produced are brand appropriate.
• Actively maintains and reviews content / image / brand libraries to ensure fit-for-purpose templates and adherence to brand guidelines
• Enforces best practices, brand and content alignment across our regional and divisional teams.
• Tracks performance of brand and content utilization in achieving business goals.
• Develops effective models that help achieve optimal content life-cycle management across all platforms, internal and external.
• Develops visually appealing and innovative designs for a variety of marketing materials, including digital assets, print collateral, social media graphics, presentations, email templates, and more.
• Generates graphics and visuals that enhance the impact of marketing campaigns, product launches, promotions, and events.
• Creates consistent and cohesive designs across various platforms and mediums to ensure a unified brand experience.
• Contributes to the development of visual concepts and strategies that resonate with target audiences and align with the brand's overall marketing goals.
• Performs any other related task as required.

• Advanced stakeholder engagement skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills that enable you to communicate complex ideas succinctly and in a compelling way.
• Ability to build and cultivate cross functional relationships both internally and externally.
• Advanced strategic thinking, problem-solving, sound brand governance methodologies and managing multiple projects.
• Highly developed program management skills and an ability to deliver major programs on time and budget with clear stakeholder management.
• Displays learning and result orientation.
• Advanced proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design tools.
• Advanced understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in understanding, interpreting, and implementing brand guidelines, ensuring that all brand communications align with the established visual and verbal identity.
• Ability to create comprehensive brand style guides that outline visual elements, typography, color palettes, logo usage, and more.

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

• Advanced experience in a business-to-business marketing role within an IT and / or services company.
• Advanced experience in a multi-national environment is preferred with the relevant experience in developing marketing plans and multi-phase programs across multiple geographies.
• Portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design projects and a strong sense of creativity.
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