Regional Corporate Affairs Manager

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**_designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating_**
**_Division._**

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**_ Operating Division : TPT Saldanha IOT_**

**_ Position Title : Regional Corporate Affairs Manager_**

**_ Employee Group : Permanent_**

**_ Department : Corp Affairs_**

**_ Location : Various Locations_**

**_ Reporting To : Managing Executive: Western Cape Region_**

**_ Grade Level : D_**

**_ Reference Number : 2021944_**

**_ Position Purpose:_**

Provide stakeholder management strategic guidance and support to the Region while leading and managing relationships

with local media and communities.

Employ cutting edge, targeted communication both internally and externally in support of the Region's strategy and business

focus. Build and protect the Region's reputation.

The position will be accountable for both Cape Town Terminals and Saldanha Terminals of the Western Cape Region

**_ Position outputs:_**

1. Develop and implement a regional stakeholder management strategy for the Region.

2. Manage critical reputational issues to ensure Transnet and TPT reputation and image is upheld.

3. Develop and implement internal and external communication strategy for the Region.

4. Maintain and develop positive corporate image through protecting and developing corporate identity and brand.

5. Identify, recommend and drive partnership programmes with prioritised key stakeholders

6. Provide corporate support to regional terminal structures in order to align and ensure compliance in respect of internal

and external stakeholder relationship management

7. Provide specialist advice to the regional management team on matters of communication and reputation.

8. Project Management - Lead and design events program and communication related project for the Region.
9. Implement Corporate Social Investments within the region in cooperation with other Transnet OD’s and the Transnet
Foundation.

10. Design and implement Media and Public Relations management strategy for the region.

11. Review and guide management in the provision of information to the media, public and stakeholders according to the

policy and legislations.

11. Ensure adherence to Corporate Affairs department policies and procedures, e.g. Media, Corporate Identity, Advertising

and social media.

12. In-put to Region business strategy through role of management committee member.

13. In-put to national Corporate Affairs strategy

14. Initiate, review and process for approval regional articles and/or material for publication, exhibitions and presentations

e.g. brochures, posters, videos, newsletters & social media

15. Manage subordinates by monitoring performance of and offer coaching and training.

16. Budget management and control over the region’s Corporate Affairs budget.

**_ Qualifications & Experience:_**
- B Degree / Equivalent Qualification in Communications or related field.
- Post-Graduate qualification will be advantage.
- 8 to 10 years' experience in managing internal and external communications. 5 years must have been spent at mid
- management level.
- Drivers’ license code 8
- Travel as required by the business

**_ Competencies:_**
- Knowledge required:
- Basic financial management
- Knowledge of SA media industry
- Communication principles
- Knowledge of relevant industry legislation, regulations and policies
- Skills Required:
- Strong oral and written skills
- Relationship management, especially Government, media and

community relations- Strong communication skills, including presentation skills and crisis communication
- Management, Leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong skills Project Management Skills
- Business acumen/critical thinking
- Competencies required:
- Strategy & Sustainability
- Ethical & Inspirational Leadership
- Business Performance and Delivery
- Relationship Management
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Personal Mastery