External Affairs Manager Sacea

In this role, you will plan, execute and integrate a range of communications activities including content development, publishing, measurement and other operations in coordination with other teams and stakeholders both internal and external. You also plan and execute Public and Government Affairs activities to advocate for Mondelēz International’s interests and coordinate a range of related transactions or communications with the public and government officials.

**How you will contribute**

You will design and deliver outstanding media relations, government affairs, and internal communications and community engagement campaigns across markets. This role will require you to think globally and collaborate with colleagues from around the world to share best practices. You will also promote the latest innovations and investments in the market to keep our people engaged in the transformation and to partner with government officials so we can make changes to our operating model and ways of working. In addition to these contributions, you will manage all aspects of communications channels; nurture relationships with Tier 1 corporate media; drive news coverage that promotes Mondelēz International; support local leadership and their teams, stakeholders and other functions internal communications activities, and ensure that activities are delivered within budget.

**What you will bring**

A desire to lead the future for our company and accelerate you career with experience and knowledge in:

- Communications, including experience in government affairs and issues management, preferably in a large, matrix multinational
- Written and spoken communication skills
- Results orientation and a hands-on mentality
- Working under pressure in a collaborative setting
- Dealing with ambiguity and change agility
- Time management priority setting and attention to detail

**Job description**:

- Develop strategic communications agenda for the business
- Develop and implement a highly engaging Internal Communications plan for South Africa
- Support the delivery of events, both digital and face to face, including employee brands moments, townhall sessions, masterclasses etc.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to effectively communicate business objectives.
- Manage external PR agency to develop and roll out an effective external communication strategy.
- Drive world class brand and trade PR campaigns with an increasing focus on Snacking Leadership and marketing with Purpose
- Establish and nurture strong relationships with Tier 1 media
- Leverage MDLZ’s iconic brands and senior executives to drive reputation-building coverage against growth agenda and leadership in snacking
- Engage with industry and government bodies to lobby on regulations impacting the business
- Identify and address short-term barriers to business by monitoring the external environment and interpreting what it means for our business.
- Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate creatively
- Support and facilitate local rollout of Global initiatives
- Develop content for sharing via local, regional and global internal communication channels including Viva Engage and intranet news pages.
- Develop and manage measurement of listening tools for internal and external communications
- Coordinate contributions to local, regional and global reports.
- Work closely with South Africa leadership team to identify and develop content to spotlight and celebrate successes.
- Interact with NGO to coordination CSR projects
- Communicate and build pride internally through our CSR programs
- Support the business with execution of BBBEE strategy

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Communication/Public Relations /Marketing qualification Degree/Diploma
- 8 to 10 years’ experience
- Strategic internal and external communication planning and execution
- Awareness and experience in key regulatory challenges impacting the business

No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets.The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne.The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic p