Head of Marketing

HR Genie • Other • Johannesburg, South Africa • 1w ago

Our client is looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Marketing based in Johannesburg or Harare, with frequent regional travel. The successful candidate will lead brand communication strategies and initiatives, playing a key role in enhancing brand visibility, reputation, and engagement through the execution of comprehensive marketing and public relations campaigns.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the communications departments across the organization.
Develop and implement strategic marketing and public relations campaigns.
Act as the organizations representative at media events and key speaking engagements.
Ensure consistent and positive messaging across all organizational materials.
Conduct quality control on all communications and branding efforts.
Collaborate with media outlets and partners to build strong relationships and enhance media presence.
Advise internal stakeholders and partners on communication strategies and projects.
Create and distribute engaging content across multiple platforms.
Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies.
Support leadership in internal and external communication initiatives.

Key Skills:

Strategic thinker with strong leadership and team management abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in digital marketing and communications strategy.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Crisis communication and reputation management expertise.
Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience in managing budgets and financial planning.
Public relations and media relations expertise.
Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in brand communications, preferably in the not-for-profit sector.
Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies.
Knowledge of the latest communication trends and technologies.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.