Corporate Communications Manager

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading South African logistics organisation, for an experienced and dynamic Corporate Communications Manager to join their team in Kempton Park.

This is a confidential search for a strategic communications professional who can manage the full corporate communications function, strengthen brand reputation, and ensure clear, consistent communication across internal and external audiences.

1. Strategic Communications

• Develop and implement an integrated corporate communications strategy.
  
• Establish clear and consistent corporate messaging across all communication channels.
  
• Develop compelling corporate narratives aligned with business objectives.
  
• Translate complex business information into clear, accessible communication.
  

2. External Communications and Public Relations

• Manage external corporate communications across relevant stakeholder groups.
  
• Develop and distribute press releases and corporate announcements.
  
• Respond to media enquiries and manage media relationships.
  
• Maintain an up-to-date media database.
  
• Coordinate media training for company spokespersons.
  
• Protect and enhance the organisation's corporate reputation.
  

3. Internal Communications and Employee Engagement

• Develop and manage internal communication initiatives.
  
• Support employee engagement through effective and meaningful communication.
  
• Communicate organisational priorities, business updates, and key initiatives.
  
• Ensure that employees across the organisation receive relevant and timely information.
  

4. Brand and Corporate Identity

• Manage corporate identity and brand communication.
  
• Ensure that all communications align with approved brand guidelines.
  
• Protect the integrity and consistency of the corporate brand across all touch points.
  

5. Change and Transformation Communications

• Support organisational change and transformation initiatives through effective communication.
  
• Partner with Organisational Effectiveness and Change, IT, Operations, and project teams.
  
• Develop communication plans that help employees understand and adapt to change.
  
• Communicate change initiatives in a practical, transparent, and engaging manner.
  

6. Leadership and Stakeholder Communications

• Support senior leadership with communication planning and messaging.
  
• Enable leaders to communicate effectively with employees and stakeholders.
  
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
  
• Influence and align stakeholders without relying on formal authority.
  

7. Content Development and Measurement

• Develop engaging corporate content and storytelling initiatives.
  
• Identify opportunities to communicate the organisation's achievements, culture, and values.
  
• Monitor communication effectiveness and gather stakeholder feedback.
  
• Measure the impact of communication initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
  

Requirements

Experience

• Proven experience in corporate communications.
  
• Strong experience in media relations and public relations.
  
• Experience managing internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
  
• Demonstrated experience in brand management and corporate identity.
  
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and translating business strategy into clear communication.
  
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
  
• Ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
  

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Strong strategic thinking and communication planning abilities.
  
• Exceptional storytelling and content development skills.
  
• Sound judgement and strong attention to detail.
  
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  
• Creative, energetic, and adaptable approach to communication.
  
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels of an organisation
  
• Exposure to organisational change, transformation, or culture initiatives.
  
• Experience within logistics, courier services, retail, distribution, or another operational or service-based environment.
  
• Additional training in organisational communication, change communication, or digital media.
  
• Experience transitioning from an agency communications environment into an in-house corporate role.