Senior Communications & Marketing Manager - Cape Town

Senior Communications & Marketing Manager – Cape Town

This is the sign you have been waiting for! Are you ready to shake things up let your creativity run wild, and rediscover your spark?

We’re looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager to join a powerhouse client. If you’re the kind of person who thrives on bold ideas, leads with impact, and dreams of making waves at a multibillion-dollar company, this is your moment.

You’ll be the architect of attention-grabbing campaigns and groundbreaking communication strategies. From crafting magnetic content to leading marketing initiatives, you’ll ensure every word, image, and strategy is on point.

As the media gatekeeper, you’ll build strong relationships with outlets, ensuring press releases land perfectly and handling PR storms with the poise of a seasoned storyteller. Own the big picture and the details—overseeing email marketing, corporate communication, website magic, marketing collateral and so much more. You will also have the opportunity to travel globally to visit our clients' various branches!

We’re looking for a visionary with experience leading global and multinational teams. A genius at turning ideas into marketing gold. A natural-born storyteller who knows how to keep audiences captivated.

Want to show the world what you’ve got? Let’s redefine creativity by applying now!

Education Requirements

• Honour’s Degree in Marketing and Communications
• Master’s Degree in Marketing and Communications is advantageous

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a marketing/PR role

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development and Execution: Design and implement comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with organisational goals to drive business growth
• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a high-performing marketing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, ensuring alignment with marketing objectives and career development goals
• Brand Management: Oversee brand development initiatives to maintain consistency across all marketing channels and enhance brand equity. Prepare and manage submissions for industry awards and nominations to solidify the company’s thought leadership position
• Campaign Management: Plan, execute, and optimise multi-channel marketing campaigns aimed at generating leads and driving customer acquisition. Analyse campaign performance using metrics and ROI tracking tools, refining strategies to maximise impact
• Digital Marketing: Create and oversee digital marketing strategies, including SEO, SEM, social media management, and email marketing campaigns. Stay ahead of emerging digital trends and technologies to integrate innovative tactics into marketing efforts
• Content Strategy: Craft and implement a content marketing strategy to position the company as an industry leader. Develop engaging, audience-specific content that aligns with business objectives and branding standards
• Public Relations: Cultivate relationships with media outlets, ensuring the successful distribution of press releases and PR materials. Secure speaking engagements for company representatives and draft/review responses for media interactions
• Budget Management: Create and manage the marketing budget, allocating resources effectively to maximise returns. Track and report on the financial performance of marketing initiatives, ensuring cost-effectiveness
• Analytics and Reporting: Utilise advanced analytics tools to measure marketing performance and gain actionable insights. Make data-driven decisions to refine marketing strategies and boost effectiveness
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including business development and project delivery, to ensure alignment on marketing objectives. Manage and enhance the company intranet to improve internal communication and knowledge sharing

Skills

• Strategic internal and external communication
• Social media marketing
• Brand and reputation management
• Reputational risk management
• Knowledge of data analysis and market research
• Media and public relations
• Crisis communications

Who Is AltGen?

We offer recruitment, consulting and employment services with a focus on recruitment for renewable energy and sustainability jobs across the globe. AltGen is a renewable energy recruitment agency with offices in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Mauritius, and the United Kingdom, which focuses on developing careers for individuals in our niche space.

With an experienced and passionate team with over 100 years of combined experience, AltGen plays an integral role in the renewable energy and sustainability industry. We operate throughout the world and are rapidly expanding.

Our recruitment agency focuses on jobs in: Solar | Wind | Renewable Energy | Biogas | Biomass | Energy Management | Energy Efficiency | Green Buildings | Green Tech | Photovoltaics | Solar Thermal | Energy Storage | Battery Systems | Off-grid | Hydro | CSP | CPV | IoT | AI | AgriTech | FinTech | Green Hydrogen | Wheeling | Energy Trading | ESG | Sustainability | Carbon Management.