Corporate & Internal Communications Manager at South African Tourism

Key Performance Areas: 

Corporate Communications 

• Develop and implement strategies that uphold and enhance SA Tourism’s public image. 
• Coordinate media training for key spokespeople. 
• Draft executive communications including speeches and briefing notes for the CEO and other senior leaders. 
• Manage corporate representation at selected public events and awareness campaigns. 
• Foster and sustain relationships with key stakeholders across all levels. 

External Communication 

• Oversee assigned external communication initiatives across multiple platforms. 
• Manage editorial processes for the production of content for the corporate website,  media website and other digital content in collaboration with ICT and digital teams. 
• Drive innovation in digital storytelling and content formats to improve engagement and audience reach. 
• Lead content development for key corporate publications including the Annual Report and newsletters. 

Internal Communication 

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive internal communication plan across various relevant channels . 
• Implement assigned leadership engagement and messaging plans to enhance staff connection and alignment. 
• Ensure SA Tourism organisational updates, are clearly and consistently communicated with staff. 
• Collaborate with internal teams to support the production of compliant corporate reports. 

Content Development 

Draft and edit high-impact communication materials, including: 

• Strategic reports (Annual and Strategic Plans) 
• Ministerial, Board Chairperson, and CEO forewords Media statements and articles for public dissemination foe assigned projects  
• Speaker notes for public appearances and events for assigned projects

Minimum Qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor Degree or 3-year Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Business Management, International Relations or relevant field. 
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in communications and/or stakeholder relations, including 4 years at middle management level. 
• Proven ability to lead, manage budgets, and execute strategic communication initiatives.