Head of Communications and Marketing

SUMMARY:
An excellent opportunity to join a world class professional body as Head of Marketing and Communications.

POSITION INFO:

This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the integrated marketing, communication, and brand strategy. This role is pivotal in aligning the organisation’s communication goals with its strategic objectives while providing leadership to the Corporate Communications Department.

If you\\''re at the top of your game, meet the following requirements and looking for a great career move then this could be the role for you.

* Proven experience in developing and executing communication strategies that drive organisational objectives.
* Experience overseeing publication processes and media relations.
* Strong knowledge of risk communication and brand management principles.
* Excellent reading, writing and comprehension of English is essential

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement high-level communication strategies.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage, inspire, and develop a team effectively.
• Project Management: Proven expertise in overseeing multiple communication projects and meeting deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading.
• Brand Management: Expertise in brand strategy and risk communication.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to evaluate and improve communication processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in overseeing communication outputs and ensuring quality standards.

* Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field (a Master’s degree will be advantageous)
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and other relevant software
* Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in communication, marketing, or brand management roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.

Required Experience: • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in communication, marketing, or brand management roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• Proven experience in developing and executing communication strategies that drive organisational objectives.
• Experience overseeing publication processes and media relations.

Required Key Technical Skills: • Strong knowledge of risk communication and brand management principles.
Other requirements: None
Language Skills: Excellent English read, write, comprehend,

Behavioral Competencies • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement high-level communication strategies.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage, inspire, and develop a team effectively.
• Project Management: Proven expertise in overseeing multiple communication projects and meeting deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading.
• Brand Management: Expertise in brand strategy and risk communication.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to evaluate and improve communication processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in overseeing
communication outputs and ensuring quality standards.
How to apply:
To apply for this role, reply to this email by no later than 9 March 2025 with your fully updated curriculum vitae.
Feel free to contact Renee de Klerk, if you have any questions about the position or the process and send CV\''s to
Please note that ONLY applications meeting ALL the minimum requirements will be considered for this position. Please do not apply if you do not qualify. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application as unsuccessful.