Corporate Affairs Graduate (2-year FTC)

GSK; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer healthcare company in Johannesburg is looking for a driven Corporate Affairs Graduate. This role offers a chance for recent graduates to kickstart their careers in corporate communications and stakeholder engagement. You will enjoy hands-on experience, contribute to enhancing the company's reputation, and support corporate responsibility initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and a degree in a related field. The position promises a competitive salary and benefits, ensuring a solid foundation for your future career.

Benefits

A competitive base salary

An annual bonus linked to performance

Employee recognition through a global scheme

On-the-job experience and training

Health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Self-driven and proactive with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Corporate Affairs team.
• Assist with preparation of internal and external communications.
• Coordinate logistics for corporate events and meetings.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Media literacy and media relations basics

Digital and social media communication

Issue and crisis awareness

Great internal and external stakeholder management

Research and analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Welcome to Haleon. We are a purpose-driven world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of consumers. Since our launch, we have grown, evolved, and are now entering an exciting new chapter filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands, including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum, leads in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it is time to fully realize the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our “Win as One” strategy, putting our purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity at the heart of everything we do. It unites, inspires, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by an agile, performance‑focused culture.

Step into the future of corporate communications!

Our commitment to you is to provide a strong beginning to your career. While you are helping people with better health and wellness, you will gain valuable work experience in a top multinational company and build foundational leadership and business skills. At the end of this 24‑month programme you will have a strong career foundation to build a remarkable career.

Corporate Affairs Graduate – Role Overview

We are currently looking for a driven Corporate Affairs Graduate. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to build their career in corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, and business administration.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Corporate Affairs team with a range of activities that help strengthen Haleon’s reputation, enhance stakeholder relationships, and ensure effective communication across the business.

What will your individual contribution at Haleon be?

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Corporate Affairs team.
• Assist with the preparation of internal and external communications, including drafting, editing, and formatting content.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring effective and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate logistics for corporate events, meetings, and engagements.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and contact lists related to stakeholders and projects.
• Contribute to monitoring media industry trends and stakeholder sentiment to inform the team’s activities.
• Assist in developing presentations, reports, and briefing materials for leadership.
• Support the implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and internal campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with Haleon’s Win As One strategy.
• Support the execution of Haleon MEA Corporate Affairs strategy.

Benefits include

• A competitive base salary.
• An annual bonus linked to performance.
• Employee recognition through our global scheme that rewards exceptional achievements.
• On‑the‑job experience and formal and informal training and development delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoring, and formal training programmes.
• Health and wellbeing programmes to take care of your physical and mental health.

You will be someone who has

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Media literacy and media relations basics.
• Digital and social media communication.
• Issue and crisis awareness.
• Great internal and external stakeholder management.
• Research and analytical skills.

Education required

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations or a related field.

Please note that you must provide your academic transcripts together with your CV when applying.

Language required

• Written and spoken fluency in English.

Other requirements

• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across multiple stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self‑driven, proactive, and motivated to learn and grow in a corporate environment.

How to Apply

• Attach CV.
• Attach Transcripts.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.

We are striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

Equal Opportunities

Haleon is committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected, all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We will provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon please get in touch.

Required Experience

Contract

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

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