COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

FSCA South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

FSCA South Africa is seeking a communications professional to provide strategic internal communications support to FSCA and its stakeholders, reporting to the Media and Stakeholder Relations.

The role involves developing comprehensive communication plans, coordinating across departments, preparing presentations and reports, and gathering content for publications while ensuring messaging remains consistent with FSCA brand policies.

Qualifications

• Strong report writing and analytical skills required.
• Ability to think innovatively and plan effectively.
• Capable of engaging senior staff and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear, consistent communications plan for internal and external initiatives of the FSCA.
• Coordinate communication with departments, prepare presentations and reports, and gather content for publications and memos.
• Identify communication gaps and propose improvements for internal and external communication.
• Support departments with communications for business updates, strategies and initiatives.
• Initiate internal communication campaigns to engage employees and promote organisational messages.

Skills

Report writing

Analytical skills

Innovative thinking

Planning skills

Presentation skills

Networking abilities

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Purpose Of The Job

To provide strategic internal communication support to the FSCA and various internal stakeholders. The person appointed will report to the Media and Stakeholder Relations.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop a clear, consistent, and effective communications plan and framework for both internal and external initiatives of the FSCA.
• Coordinate communication with various departments, prepare presentations and reports for internal and external initiatives, and gather content for publications and internal memos.
• Identify communication gaps and propose innovative methods to improve internal and external communication within the FSCA.
• Work closely with core departments to support their communication needs regarding business updates, strategies, and company initiatives.
• Initiate and drive internal communication campaigns to engage employees and promote organisational messages effectively.
• Represent the Communication and Language Services department in internal meetings and collaborate with other departments to gather content for publications.
• Write clear, concise content for publications, review, format, and edit existing materials for final release, ensuring consistency in messaging.
• Act as a data repository, maintain databases/media lists, and gather content for FSCA digital platforms.
• Provide input, development, and execution of Communication and Language initiatives, attending project-related meetings and activities.
• Ensure all communication activities comply with required quality and compliance standards, including adherence to FSCA brand/marketing policies and standards.
• Support management in achieving both business continuity plan and stakeholder engagement objectives and through effective communication strategies and relationship-building efforts.
• Prepare and compile media statements/releases, act as a point of contact for media inquiries, and enhance relations with the media and other key stakeholders.

Key Competencies

Good report writing and analytical skills, innovative thinking and planning skills, ability to engage with senior staff within the organisation, ability to function independently, advanced computer literacy, good presentation skills and networking abilities, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

FSCA is committed to increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.