Head of Communications SSA

06. Ensure brand consistency, collaborating with internal teams to maintain a unified tone and message across all external touchpoints.
07. Oversee and manage external agencies and vendors, ensuring top-quality deliverables that support Uber's goals.
08. Represent Uber as a spokesperson, participating in media interviews, press briefings, and public speaking engagements as needed.
09. Measure performance and impact, analyzing communications outcomes and refining strategies to drive stronger results.
10. Champion Uber's vision, helping shape the narrative around the future of mobility-and ensuring we tell stories that inspire, inform, and lead

What You'll Need

1. Experience doing comms in mobility, FMCG, consumer tech. Ideally, a combination of working in a globally matrixed organization and fast-moving smaller ventures.
2. Proficiency in English is essential

Bonus Points If

1. 7+ years of experience in corporate strategic communications and issues management, with a proven track record of navigating complex challenges while building brand love through high-impact initiatives
2. Strong media and influencer network
3. Experiencedat going beyond media relations to reach our audiences
4. Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to experiment in order to learn and identify creative solutions
5. Ability to build relationships cross-functionally
6. Ability to balance critical thinking with tactical execution and attention to detail, in the face of frequent inbound enquiries and other requests
7. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
8. Excellent news (and overall) judgment, as well as exceptional writing and communications skills

Uber's mission is to reimagine the way the world moves for the better. Here, bold ideas create real-world impact, challenges drive growth, and speed fuelds progress. What moves us, moves the world - let's move it forward, together.

Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber's cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.

*Accommodations may be available based on religious and/or medical conditions, or as required by applicable law. To request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@uber.com.

Client-provided location(s): Johannesburg, South Africa

Job ID: Uber-158453

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-04-19T00:08:53