Group Head of Communications and Public Relations

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Taylored Appointments Full time

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of this role is to develop and manage a best practice framework for the Group communications function.

This must be achieved by:

- Supporting the Group's Brand and Marketing Strategy
- Designing appropriate communication channels to implement the approved communication framework, leading to:

- An effective internal communications roll-out
- Dissemination of market information for stakeholder engagement design and planning
- Engaging appropriately with external stakeholders to drive brand reputation (aligned to defined brand narratives) and business growth.

The Group Communications function is responsible for:

- Being a center of excellence that disseminates information and best practices to divisions to make sure their methods match corporate goals
- Planning, measurement, tracking
- Driving cost efficiencies (e.g. shared services from agencies, agency value extraction)
- Corporate internal comms, managing external media placements
- Managing Group assets (e.g. web, digital platforms), whilst allowing for divisional distinctiveness and brand execution
- Enabling and supporting divisional execution

JOB OBJECTIVES / DUTIES
- **Environmental Scanning**:

- **Strategic and Design Planning**:

- **Content Development**:

- **Social Media Strategy**:

- **Agency Relationship Management**

QUALIFICATIONS:
**Minimum Requirements**
- A relevant degree in Communications
- Additional business degree an advantage

EXPERIENCE

**- +10 - 15 years’ relevant experience in a related role/sector
- Corporate experience essential
- Understanding of listed entity requirements is an advantage
- Agency experience an advantage
- Global, beyond South Africa experience beneficial

COMPETENCIES / CHARACTERISTICS

**- Excellent writing skills (English) essential, second language an advantage
- Attention to detail and adherence to high-quality standards
- Ability to identify an angle and connect the dots across complex business environments
- Ability to change communications style to suit different audiences
- Marketing skills and advantage
- Understanding of brand management for aligned communications execution
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaborative approach
- Energetic and innovative to go beyond what is expected



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