Communications Specialist

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

**_ Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted)_**

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**_ Operating Division : Transnet Corporate Centre_**

**_ Position Title : Communications Specialist : Writer_**

**_ Employee Group : Permanent_**

**_ Department : Corp Affairs_**

**_ Location : Johannesburg_**

**_ Reporting To : Executive Mngr: Corporate Communications_**

**_ Grade Level : F_**

**_ Reference Number : 6004171_**

**_ Position Purpose:_**
- Ensure the development of content to communicate Transnet initiatives internally and externally, and to support the

language diversity within the Company.
- Writing, editing, content management and promotion of language diversity within Transnet, and the provision of editing

support for readability, logic, sentence structure, spelling, accuracy, content, grammar and style, and proofreading of
- documents before publishing.
- Ensure compliance to the Languages Act of 2012.
- Support Corporate Affairs in executing its communication strategy.

**_ Position outputs:_**
- Provide active support for Corporate Affairs (CA) in the execution of roles and responsibilities.
- Comply to the requirements of the Languages Act to ensure language diversity through the Company.
- Embed language diversity within the business in terms of the Official Languages Act.
- Ensure that all communication activities are executed in a timely manner and in accordance with requirements and

specifications of the organisation.
- Provision of editing, reviewing and proofreading support to CA and Transnet departments.
- Editing and managing content for various Transnet platforms.
- Serve as a sub-editor to CA and other Transnet departments.
- Use commercial and creative knowledge to translate strategic objectives into compelling creative articles.
- Implement effective plans and procedures to ensure strategic plans are implemented.
- Ensure the development of content that will assist to communicate Transnet initiatives internally and externally including

building a brand identity and online presence through the creation and dissemination of multimedia content online.
- Support content strategies, managing content and dissemination, growing the Transnet online presence and tracking

growth/feedback with the production and multimedia team.
- Liaise with all stakeholder engagements as defined in the departmental communication strategy plans.
- Standardise and contribute to the publications of Transnet.
- Ensure best practice by doing continuous research.

**_ Qualifications & Experience:_**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Communication/Journalism preferable in languages, journalism or a related field.
- Minimum 6 - 8 years’ experience in language services and editing functions within a large and complex organization.
- Requirement to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act, Amendment 19.
- Understanding of POPIA Act and relevant legislation.
- Inherent Job Requirements- Driver’s license Code 08.
- Travel as required and approved.

**_ Competencies:_**

Behavioural Competencies

Strategy & Sustainability:
Strategic Thinking
Commercial Awareness
Innovating

Inspirational Leadership:
Inspiring People
Managing Talent
Leading Change
Embracing Diversity

Business Performance & Delivery:
Lead Business Performance
Strategic Decision Making
Business Acumen
Analysing

Relationship Management:
Communicating Effectively
Collaborating and Networking
Service Orientated
Persuading and Influencing

Corporate Governance & Compliance:
Leading Governance
Leading Safety Practice
Leading Risk Management

Personal Mastery:
Resilience
Emotional Intelligence
Vigour & Personal Drive