Account Director

Staff vacancy

                                                   The following vacancy exists in the

                                               Business Development Department

                         Account Director: Strategic Communications and Client 

                                               Fixed– Term – 12 Month duration

We are seeking a strategically minded and cli ent-focused communications professional to lead account management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic advisory support for a key client portfolio. The role focuses on relationship management, strategic communications support, client servicing, reporting coordination, and insight-driven recommendations to support client reputation and business objectives.

The successful candidate will:

• Manage and grow senior client relationships as a trusted strategic partner
• Lead day-to-day account management, client communication, and service delivery coordination
• Translate client needs into strategic communication recommendations and actionable outputs
• Coordinate reporting, presentations, workshops, and strategic engagement sessions
• Develop client-ready summaries, recommendations, and executive communication updates
• Present strategic trends, reputational considerations, and communication opportunities to clients
• Support communications planning, stakeholder engagement, and consultancy initiatives
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery, responsiveness, and service excellence
• Identify opportunities for account growth, value creation, and long-term partnership development

Ideal profile

• 10+ years’ experience in related field
• Degree in communications, media, marketing, public relations, business, or related field
• Strong experience in account management, communications strategy, stakeholder engagement, or client services
• Excellent relationship management, writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and executive-level clients
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Experience working in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
• Strong understanding of the South African media, communications, and corporate landscape
• The ideal candidate is proactive, professional, strategically aware, and highly client-centric, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted long-term relationships. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking, operational coordination, and high-quality client engagement.

Superior’s title: Chief Communications Officer

Applications must be forwarded to Happiness Ndlovu at Media Host , JHB head office no later than Friday, 22 May 2026.

For further information contact Happiness on:

Tel: 0861 7327 10 Email: moc.acirfa.tsohaidem@ssenippah  Fax: 0861 267 5036

                                                  “Employment Equity Compliant”

                               Ref no: B.D. - 003 (Please quote ref no. on application)

Posted on 15 May 15:38, Closing date 22 May