Head: CIB Communications and PR

About this role

Nedbank’s Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division is recruiting a Head of CIB Communications and PR. The job is based in Johannesburg (Sandton). You will set the direction for internal communications, external communications and PR across CIB.

What you’ll do

• Build and carry out an integrated communications and PR strategy that supports CIB and Nedbank business priorities.
• Advise the CIB Managing Executive and senior leaders on reputation and communications matters.
• Lead media relations, PR campaigns and external communications that build CIB’s visibility and authority in its target sectors and markets.
• Spot reputational risks and sensitive issues early, and manage them with clear, accurate and well-governed messages.
• Shape communications around major deals and client solutions, and turn complex transactions into clear stories.
• Oversee executive positioning, speeches, thought leadership, spokesperson development and leadership messages.
• Lead internal communications and employee engagement, including change communications and recognition.
• Manage the communications team, agencies, suppliers and budget, and measure the impact of all communications work.

What you need

• A relevant degree in Communication, Public Relations, Media, Journalism, Marketing, Business, English or a related field.
• A postgraduate qualification (advantageous).
• At least 10 years of experience in communications, corporate affairs, PR or a related field.
• Significant experience at a senior communications leadership level.
• Proven experience building and running integrated communications strategies.
• Strong experience in internal and external communications, media relations and reputation management.
• Experience advising senior executives and handling complex or sensitive matters.
• Experience leading teams, agencies and budgets while managing several senior stakeholders.
• Financial services, corporate and investment banking or complex B2B experience (highly desirable).
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project and programme management skills, and the ability to measure communications results.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a senior communications professional who has led strategy at executive level. You should be comfortable advising leaders, handling sensitive issues with discretion, and building a team that delivers under pressure. Banking or complex B2B experience will help you stand out.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree certificates and a current CV ready. Add a clear list of your senior roles and the years you spent in each.
• Show your experience with examples. Describe a communications strategy you led, the results you measured, and the stakeholders you worked with.
• Highlight any work on deals, financial results or sector issues. Explain how you made complex banking topics clear to the public or to staff.