Head: Corporate Communications
Core
Develop and lead the Takealot Group corporate communications and reputation strategy, managing media relations, crisis response, and public policy narratives for South Africa's leading online retailer.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Corporate Communications
Builds
Corporate reputation, media relations, crisis response plans, and public policy narratives
Domain
Retail / E-commerce / Corporate Communications
Required skills
Corporate narrative strategy, media relations, crisis management, executive communications, public policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, reputation intelligence, team leadership, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Communications or related field, experience in regulated organizations, AI-enabled monitoring tools
Technologies
AI-enabled monitoring tools, media monitoring platforms
Responsibilities
Develop corporate communications strategy aligned with business goals; lead media relations and prepare executives for public appearances; manage crisis communications and issues registers; coordinate public policy narratives; build and lead the corporate communications team; measure reputation metrics and coverage quality.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
