Communications Officer; C Upper; Vus ndc026/23gs

**_When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.
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**COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, C UPPER**:SERITI **COAL, NEW DENMARK COLLIERY, MPUMALANGA**

**INTERNAL & EXTERNAL**

**The role**:
The role will be responsible to implement the company’s communication strategy with emphasis on developing plans and tactics for implementation by all the operations to ensure a flow of information between all employees and stakeholders**.**

**Responsibilities will include but not limited to**:

- Consolidate communication processes throughout the site
- Draft GM communication briefs and newsletter articles for the site
- Manage and ensure effective, regular communication across the site
- Be the point of contact for all communications matters
- Manage all communication platforms ensuring they are updated
- Manage events and brand positioning & visibility at the site
- Manage communication and brand guidelines and/or processes
- Manage activations at the site as per the Group/Site Communication calendar of events, i.e., special days such as World Aids Day
- Co-ordinate and facilitate logístical arrangements for all internal and external events to ensure that they are hosted in a professional manner
- Offer comms support and services to other departments when required, i.e. SED, HR, Wellness, Safety, etc.
- Financial Budgeting & Management
- Develop strong relationships with local media

**You will need**:

- Diploma / Degree in Public Relations, Communication or Journalism (NQF Level 7)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a communication or public relations environment
- Proven track record in the area of employee engagement and communication
- Experience in brand management
- Good writing and general communication skills
- Organising / Coordination of events
- Knowledge of Relevant Legislation governing the Mining Industry including: Mine Health and Safety Act; Minerals and Petroleum Resource Development Act; Basic Conditions of Employment Act Labour Relations Act; Environmental Conservation Act
- Experience in internal communications (employee engagement and communication)
- Knowledge of relevant evolving trends and best practices in the communication discipline
- Good working knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, planning and strategy
- Aware of existing media networks in South Africa
- Exposure to external communication (PR, Media, Advertising)
- Computer literacy: MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Valid driver’s license

**Advantageous**:

- A post-graduate degree in Public Relations, Communication or Journalism (NQF Level 8)
- Dealing with the media or established networks in the media industry
- Experience in the mining Industry

**Ref No: VUS_NDC026/23GS**

**Closing date: 22 March 2023**

**Read**:
Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets.

All applicants are thanked for their interest.

Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful.