Marketing and communications manager

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Marketing and communications manager

Job

Requisition

Location:

Cape Town, ZA
Company: HENSOLDT SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

As part of HENSOLDT South Africa’s centralised Marketing and Communications team, this role provides focused support to the Radar business unit in Cape Town. The position executes the Group and South African marketing and communications strategy at BU level, translating product capability and business priorities into targeted, high-impact communication for customers, partners and internal stakeholders. This is a senior delivery role.

You will own execution, influence without authority, and operate in a matrix across Sales, Engineering, and central Communications.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Publishing, or related field.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years’ experience in marketing and communications.
• Proven delivery in a technical, industrial, or complex business environment.

Advantageous experience:

• Experience in defence, aerospace, engineering, or technology sectors.
• Experience working in a multi-national matrix organisation with centralised communications governance.

Marketing & Communications Execution

• Implement the approved SA and Group marketing and communications strategy at Business Unit (BU) level.
• Develop and deliver BU-specific marketing and communication plans aligned to sales objectives.
• Ensure consistent application of HENSOLDT brand standards in all BU communication.

Product & Technical Marketing

• Lead development of BU marketing collateral:
• Product brochures and presentations
• Videos, imagery, and demonstrations material
• Trade show and customer engagement content
• Translate technical capability into clear, credible customer-facing messaging in collaboration with engineers and product owners.

Campaigns, Media & Digital

• Coordinate BU contributions to:
• Website content
• Social media
• Press releases and announcements
• Support advertising execution in line with Group and SA frameworks.
• Ensure timely delivery of content to central Communications teams.

Events, Exhibitions & Demonstrations

• Plan and execute BU participation in:
• Trade shows and exhibitions
• Product launches
• Customer demonstrations
• Support VIP visits and key stakeholder engagements relevant to the BU.

Internal Communication

• Deliver BU-level internal communication aligned to corporate messaging.
• Support leadership and HR communication initiatives within the Business Unit.

Governance & Operations

• Manage BU marketing activities within approved budgets.
• Ensure compliance with brand, communication, and approval frameworks.
• Maintain structured control of marketing assets and demo equipment.

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Final date to receive applications: 30 January 2026.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application

Become our next pioneer. Apply now and become part of the HENSOLDT team!

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.

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