Job Description

Location: Johannesburg (Midrand)
Work model: Hybrid - 3 days in-office, 2 days from home
Salary: R80 000 - R100 000
Why you'd want to work here
Work closely with senior, high-profile corporate stakeholders
Play a genuinely strategic role - not just delivery, but influence
Hybrid working with a sensible, grown-up approach to flexibility
Collaborative, supportive environment with strong leadership
Opportunity to shape and grow a key client relationship
Clear focus on quality, trust and long-term partnerships
About our client
Our client is a specialist communications consultancy working at the intersection of corporate communications and branding. They partner deeply with their clients and are seen as a true extension of in-house teams rather than a traditional agency. The culture is practical, people-first and delivery-focused, with a strong emphasis on doing great work without ego or burnout. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, responsibility and building trusted relationships.
What the job involves
Acting as the main point of contact between the client's business units and the agency
Building trusted, long-term relationships with senior stakeholders
Understanding the client's business, brand and industry to shape tailored comms strategies
Supporting the development and execution of integrated communication plans
Advising on brand positioning, messaging and campaign strategy
Overseeing day-to-day delivery to ensure timelines, quality and budgets are met
Leading projects from concept through to execution across multiple channels
Collaborating closely with creative, content, media and digital teams
Mentoring and supporting junior team members
Tracking performance, analysing results and presenting insights and recommendations
Spotting opportunities to grow accounts through upsell and cross-sell initiatives
What you need to be considered
10-15 years' experience overall, with at least 5+ years in corporate communications, brand or account management
Strong corporate experience - ideally from brand manager, marketing manager or similar roles
Experience working in both corporate and agency environments
Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and complex accounts
Strong understanding of brand management, corporate messaging and PR
Experience delivering integrated campaigns across digital, print, social and internal channels
Excellent project management and organisational skills
Confident, polished communicator with strong written and verbal skills
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field
Bonus points if you
Have additional certifications in project management, digital marketing or communications
Enjoy working with highly regulated or complex organisations
Naturally spot opportunities to add value beyond the brief
Thrive in a no-ego, partnership-driven environment

Skills Required