Job Description

Our client is looking for a Senior Marketing & Communications Manager based in Cape Town, who can see the bigger picture and execute the details. Someone who blends strategic clarity with creative flair. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in marketing, brand, or communications leadership (preferably in fintech, energy, or technology sectors).
• Proven ability to lead strategy and execute hands-on.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong editorial instinct.
• High competence (if not fluency) in English and Afrikaans essential.
• Deep understanding of digital marketing channels and partner management.
• Experience managing agencies, budgets, and multistakeholder projects.
• A calm, structured thinker who can cut through complexity with clarity.
• A sense of care and purpose - you understand that trust is the currency of every great brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand Strategy & Positioning

• Champion and evolve the brand in line with our strategic direction.
• Translate brand strategy into actionable marketing plans that strengthen trust, awareness, and growth.
• Ensure all communications align with our tone of voice.
• Communications & Storytelling

• Develop and execute integrated communication strategies that articulate our vision across audiences - customers, partners, and government stakeholders.
• Oversee content creation across all channels (digital, social, email, press, internal).
• Craft compelling narratives that make complex energy and fintech solutions simple and human.
• Marketing Planning & Execution

• Lead annual and quarterly marketing planning with measurable outcomes.
• Manage marketing calendars, product launches, partnership rollouts, and campaigns.
• Collaborate with digital, design, and PR partners to deliver high-quality, on-brand work on time and on budget.
• Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Act as the marketing liaison for key partnerships.
• Support communication with municipal, enterprise, and government partners, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and alignment.
• Manage vendor and agency relationships to ensure accountability and impact.
• Internal Communications & Leadership

• Partner with senior leadership to cascade key messages internally and externally.
• Contribute to the shaping of company culture by promoting clear, confident, and caring communication across teams.
• Mentor internal talent and upskill team members or external collaborators where needed.

Skills Required