Communications Manager

7 days ago


Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Basf Se Full time

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

The successful incumbent will oversee communication services for our South African entity, which includes managing internal and external communications, advocacy, government relations, crisis communication, and support for local business units.

Duties will include the following:

  1. Ensure One Voice through a locally aligned communication and advocacy strategy on issues, corporate key messages, and positioning.
  2. Develop and implement a local integrated communication strategy in line with corporate global and regional guidance.
  3. Develop and implement a local advocacy strategy (activities in public & governmental affairs and engagement within industry and business associations) in order to ensure license to operate and to support the business strategies.
  4. Overall responsibility for the day-to-day running and delivery of the communications service in line with the assigned annual budgetary objectives.
  5. Drive local employee communications keeping employees up-to-date and ensure access to BASF group-wide information for all employees in the country.
  6. Drive local corporate external communications including media relations and brand awareness initiatives.
  7. Drive local digital communications ensuring a consistent user journey on BASF's online presences including web and social media.
  8. Lead crisis communications, providing necessary training to stakeholders.
  9. Collaborate with local Business Unit heads to support their communication needs.

WHAT YOU OFFER

  1. Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Affairs, or a related field.
  2. Minimum of 5 years experience in a comparable position with extensive knowledge of Communications and Advocacy.
  3. Experience in a cross-cultural organization; government / public sector exposure is an advantage.
  4. Strong editorial skills with an excellent command of English.
  5. Project management skills with a creative and innovative mindset.
  6. Collaborative and entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to execute action plans effectively.
  7. Understanding of the local media environment and trends in digital communications.

Diversity is our greatest strength Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life.

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