Chief Officer Marketing & Communications

Chief Officer Marketing & Communications – Proudly South African (R1.7M-R1.9M)

Executive-level role at Proudly South African – drive brand strategy, PR, campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and revenue-generating partnerships

Complete guide to job responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, and application process

Quick Highlights

Parameter	Details
Organisation	Proudly South African Campaign
Position	Chief Officer: Marketing and Communications
Reference	CMO2026
Location	Rosebank, South Africa
Contract	3-year fixed term
Level	Executive
Reports to	Chief Executive Officer
Salary	R1,700,000 – R1,900,000 TCTC/year
Experience	10-15 years, 5+ years at Executive level
Education	Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications (Postgraduate preferred)
Deadline	21 August 2026
Application	Email CV to cvs@proudlysa.co.za

Opportunity Overview

Field	Details
Host Organisation	Proudly South African Campaign
Opportunity Category	Executive Job
Location	Rosebank, South Africa
Contract Type	Fixed-term (3 years)
Application Mode	Email
Official Language	English

About Proudly South African

Proudly South African is a national campaign that promotes local products and services, encouraging consumers and businesses to buy local. The organisation works to strengthen South Africa's economy by supporting local manufacturers, producers, and service providers.

Why You Should Apply

Executive Role: Senior leadership position reporting to CEO.
Competitive Salary: R1.7M–R1.9M total cost to company.
Strategic Impact: Shape national brand strategy and campaigns.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work with media, government, and industry leaders.
Career Growth: Opportunity to lead a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Planning

Responsibility	Details
Strategy Development	Direct overarching marketing and communications strategy
Executive Collaboration	Work with executive leadership to align marketing priorities
Industry Monitoring	Track trends, analyse market data, identify changes
Commercial Awareness	Contribute to organisational growth and influence

Campaign Management & Brand Execution

Responsibility	Details
Campaign Development	Oversee marketing campaigns across multiple channels
Campaign Planning	Evaluate briefs, manage agencies, oversee creative production
Performance Monitoring	Track and monitor campaign performance
Digital Infrastructure	Strengthen digital communication systems
Brand Management	Oversee internal brand management and design studio

Public Relations & Stakeholder Engagement

Responsibility	Details
Media Relations	Lead PR function, develop media relationships
Media Coverage	Ensure strong and favourable media coverage
Stakeholder Engagement	Nurture relationships with members and stakeholders
Public Speaking	Participate in industry forums, conferences, events

Events & Sponsorships

Responsibility	Details
Event Management	Champion planning and execution of flagship events
Sponsorship Development	Identify and secure corporate sponsorship opportunities
Commercial Partnerships	Develop partnerships, negotiate with stakeholders

Financial, Risk & Performance Management

Responsibility	Details
Budget Management	Develop annual income and expenditure forecasts
Financial Oversight	Monitor financial allocations, manage departmental budgets
ROI Assessment	Evaluate revenue and return-on-investment of campaigns
Risk Management	Brand compliance, reputation management, team safety

Team Leadership & Market Research

Responsibility	Details
Team Leadership	Lead, recruit, mentor, and develop staff
Market Research	Commission surveys, consumer insight studies
Brand Health	Assess brand health, public awareness, perceptions

Qualifications & Experience

Criterion	Details
Education	Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or related field
Postgraduate Qualification	Added advantage
Experience	10-15 years of relevant professional experience
Executive Experience	At least 5 years at Executive or Senior Management strategic level
Sector Experience	Experience in both private and public sectors advantageous
Driver's Licence	Valid driver's licence
Willingness to Travel	Own vehicle and willingness to travel

Application Process

Step	Action
1	Prepare your CV in Microsoft Word or PDF format
2	Clearly quote reference number CMO2026 in email subject line
3	Send application to: cvs@proudlysa.co.za
4	Submit before 21 August 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants not contacted within two weeks after closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Deadline	21 August 2026

Important Links

Description	Official URL
Apply via Email	cvs@proudlysa.co.za
Official Website	https://www.proudlysa.co.za

Frequently Asked Questions

Question	Answer
Q1. What is the position?	Chief Officer: Marketing and Communications at Proudly South African.
Q2. Where is the job located?	Rosebank, South Africa.
Q3. What is the salary?	R1.7 million – R1.9 million total cost to company per year.
Q4. What qualifications are required?	Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications (Postgraduate preferred).
Q5. What experience is required?	10-15 years, with at least 5 years at Executive/Senior Management level.
Q6. What is the contract type?	3-year fixed-term contract.
Q7. How can I apply?	Email CV to cvs@proudlysa.co.za with reference CMO2026.
Q8. What is the deadline?	21 August 2026.

CareerFlora Expert Insight

The Chief Officer: Marketing and Communications role at Proudly South African offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced marketing executive to shape the national brand strategy of a campaign that promotes local products and services.

With a competitive remuneration package of R1.7M–R1.9M and direct reporting to the CEO, this position provides significant strategic influence and leadership responsibility. Candidates with 10-15 years of experience, including 5+ years at executive level, are ideal for this role.

Best Opportunity For

Category	Suitable
Senior Marketing Executives	Yes
Communications Directors	Yes
PR Leaders	Yes
Brand Strategists	Yes
South African Citizens/Residents	Yes
International Applicants	No (South Africa-based)
Entry-Level Professionals	No

Competition Level

Category	Level
Overall Competition	High
Selection Difficulty	Difficult
Application Complexity	Medium

CareerFlora Recommendation

Recommendation Area	Details
Salary & Benefits	Excellent
Career Growth	Very High
Application Difficulty	Medium
Apply Early	Strongly Recommended

Final Call-to-Action

Apply for Chief Officer: Marketing & Communications position before 21 August 2026.

Prepare your CV (Word or PDF).
Quote reference: CMO2026 in email subject line.
Send to: cvs@proudlysa.co.za.

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Chief Officer Marketing & Communications – Proudly South African (R1.7M-R1.9M)