Senior Communication Specialist (Johannesburg)

Job description

Who are we

We are looking for a skilled Communications Specialist who is passionate about storytelling, reputation management and stakeholder engagement. You are someone who can operate both strategically and hands-on, with the ability to manage multiple communication channels while ensuring consistency and impact.

• A strong writer with excellent verbal communication skills

• Confident engaging with both internal and external stakeholders

• Detail-oriented with a high standard of delivery

• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

• Proactive, solutions-driven and highly organised

• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams

What will you do

• Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies aligned to business objectives

• Create and manage high-quality content across multiple platforms (newsletters, intranet, media, digital channels)

• Draft press releases, media statements and corporate communication materials

• Build and maintain strong relationships with media, industry stakeholders and internal teams

• Identify and drive media and publicity opportunities

• Support corporate reputation management and crisis communication

• Manage internal communication platforms and drive employee engagement initiatives

• Support leadership with messaging, presentations and strategic communication

• Coordinate communication for events, launches and stakeholder engagements

• Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels

• Monitor media coverage and stakeholder sentiment, providing insights and recommendations

• Track communication performance and provide reporting and analytics

What will you need

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a communications, PR or marketing role

• Experience in corporate or agency environments is advantageous

• Strong content writing, editing and storytelling ability

• Solid understanding of media relations and stakeholder engagement

• Experience across internal and external communication platforms (digital and traditional)

• Strong organisational and project management skills

• High attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

• Exposure to content management systems or basic design tools is advantageous

Requirements

• Communication

• Media

• Stakeholder Management

• Writing

Posted on 27 Mar 07:24, Closing date 25 Apr