CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER IN SOUTH AFRICA

Our client, a large multi-faceted operation, seeks to appoint a highly experienced Corporate Communications Manager who will be responsible for managing external and internal communication mediums to raise appropriate brand awareness of the organisation, as well as manage the public relations strategy of the business.   Reporting to the General Manager, Commercial and Business Development, key performance areas include: ·         Co-ordinate PR coverage of the company; plan and execute key media events. ·         Develop a social media communication and digital strategy for the company and implement new social media platforms. ·         Develop a website content strategy every two years and ensure that all content meets the positioning and brand promise of the company vision. ·         Develop and execute an expansion communication strategy to raise awareness of the company expansion including its scope, necessity and socio economic benefits. ·         Develop and implement an external communications strategy that is aligned to the company’s vision, key objectives and values. ·         Execute all public relations for the company and develop a proactive media relations strategy. ·         Manage the company website proactively and introduce new media technology applications, geared at enhancing the user experience. ·         Prepare and disseminate press releases, media relations content and case studies to raise the profile of the company locally and internationally. ·         Prepare and edit electronic and traditional publications for external audiences.   Selection criteria include:   ·         A degree/diploma/Btech in Journalism/Public Relations; ·         An understanding of effective media relations strategies, both reactive and proactive; ·         An understanding of how new technology can be deployed in communication programmes. ·         Executing all external, internal and social media strategies. ·         Experience in executing public relations activities; ·         Experience in online and social media writing; ·         Experience in reputational media management will be advantageous. ·         Minimum of five years Management experience. ·         Minimum of five years’ experience in delivering strong, written content across a full range of media; ·         Proven competency in liaising with the media as well as experience in preparation of editorials and speeches. ·         Strong established media contact network and database; ·         Strong project management competency. ·         Strong project management skills and experience in website upgrade and annual report projects. ·         The ability to customise communication for different media platforms. ·         The ideal candidate will have excellent English written and verbal communication skills.