Allisa - Communication Coordinator

**Company presentation**

World** leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health**, Air Liquide is **present in 80 countries** with approximately** 66,000 employees** and serves **more than 3,6 million customers and patients**.

**Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen** are essential small molecules for l**ife, matter and energy**. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

Air Liquide’s ambition is to l**ead its industry, deliver long-term performance and contribute to sustainability**.

**Entity and activity description**
Air Liquide has been supplying industrial gases and services for all Industries, Healthcare, Food and Beverages, and Fabrication in accordance with the top international quality standards in the Southern Africa region for more than 50 years. Our mission is to support country development through continuous improvement and solutions centered on technological innovation.

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of all internal communication activities for ALLISA as per the Group Communications Directive.**
**Missions and Responsibilities**
- Plan and execute on the internal communications strategy and provide support on the external communication plan to promote positive stakeholder interaction and perception.
- Validate corporate messages through the adherence to Group Communication Standards as set out in the Air Liquide Bluebook and organizational Corporate Identity Guidelines.
- Analyze and participate in planned (and unplanned) corporate communication through support and validation of intended corporate communication messages (posters, brochures, profiles, videos, images etc).
- Write content, promote and optimize communication resources inclusive of the ALLISA Intranet, newsletter, GM messages among others.
- Serve as the point of contact for all internal communication initiatives.
- Responsible for consistent update of messages across the sites
- Support the HR Employee Experience CoE in driving employee engagement through valuable internal communication interaction - inclusive of events and written/verbal communication.
- Develops and supports associated projects when required.

**Competencies and Profile** Experience**:
Minimum of 3 - 5 years working experience in a related field
Knowledge and Experience
Graphic design skills an added advantage
Working knowledge of Gmail and Google tools including Docs, Slides and Sheets
Excellent verbal/written communication skills

**Education**:
University Degree or diploma with a focus on PR/ Communication or equivalent
Fluent in English

**Specefic skills related to the job**:
Committing to the Group’s Performance & Responsibility
Innovating Thinking and Influencing Leadership
Anticipating & Dealing with Changing Environment
Communicating with Impact
Managing Efficiency & Competing Priorities

**Other competencies**:
**Adaptable - **Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful
**Quality Orientation -** Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
**Initiating Action - **Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
Collaborating - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals
**Continuous Improvement** - Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas and implementing solutions.

**Additional information**
This position is based in Secunda, Mpumalanga.

Job Reference: ZA00654