External Marketing & Communications Specialist

Enaex; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining services company is seeking a skilled professional to implement operational plans and manage external communications and marketing. The role emphasizes consistent reporting of performance, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with policies. Candidates should also contribute to sustainability strategies and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to enhance brand visibility and effectiveness across channels.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing the unit operations plan by understanding key activities and performance measures.
• Report on performance by tracking progress against targets and submitting clear, timely reports.
• Comply with policies by participating in training and resolving policy-related queries.
• Execute external communication releases by drafting clear communications for external audiences.
• Coordinate and execute external marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assistwithimplementingthe unit operations plan by understanding key activities and performance measures, communicating with stakeholders, andmonitoringdaily execution.
• Report on performance by tracking progress against targets,identifyingconcerns, andsubmittingclear,timelyreports quarterly and as needed.
• Comply withpolicies by staying up to date,participatingin training, and resolving policy-related queries daily and as needed.
• Follow established processes by applying current procedures correctly and addressing issues or concerns as they arise.
• Supportthe external communication strategy by engaging stakeholders, ensuring consistent messaging, aligning with organisational goals and industry trends, and reviewing the strategy periodically.
• Executeexternal communication releases by drafting clear andtimelycommunications for external audiences, ensuring message clarity, alignment, and impact.
• Executecontent creation for social media, the website, and digital platforms to drive visibility and engagement.
• Arrangeexternal business events and conferences by coordinating with stakeholders, directing planning andlogistics, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and industry calendars.
• Ensure consistent implementation of the Enaex corporate identity bysupporting todefinebrand guidelines, overseeing branded collateral production, and supporting departments inmaintainingbrand consistency across all materials.
• Apply a strategic mindset to position the brand competitively within the market.
• Assistadvertising activities by settingobjectives,identifyingtarget audiences, selecting platforms, booking placements, developing content, and monitoring performance.
• Coordinate and execute external marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels, including digital media, print, PR, and trade shows.
• Monitor and report on campaign performance and return on investment, providing insights and recommendations for optimisation.
• Liaise with external partners, marketing agencies, media partners, and consultants to execute campaigns, and coordinate with industry associations, government, and clients for joint initiatives.
• Oversee sponsorships for product divisions byidentifyingeventobjectives,allocatingbudgets, negotiating sponsorships, ensuring effective activation, and evaluating results against performance metrics.
• Utilise digital marketing tools, analytics platforms, and AI-driven solutions to enhance campaign targeting, personalisation, and impact.
• Leverage data analytics for brand monitoring and insights-driven decision-making.
• Explore and implement innovative technologies to improve marketing efficiency and the overall customer experience.
• Assistto define departmental budget. Implement and manage expenditure within budget by understanding cost components, approving spending in alignment with financial policies, and conducting monthly reviews.
• Monitor actual expenditure by analysing financial reports,identifyinganomalies or areas of concern, and executingtimelycorrective actions.
• Maintain ongoing SHE compliance by reviewing current practices,identifyingdeviations, and correcting them within established timelines.
• Build andmaintainproductive relationships with internal and external stakeholders byfacilitatingregular communication, exchanging feedback, and supporting collaboration.
• Manage service provider performance by tracking service level agreements,monitoringdelivery against standards,identifyingissues, and applying corrective actions when necessary.
• Contribute to the team by activelyparticipatingin team events,identifyingareas where support is needed, and providing the necessaryassistance.
• Engage with team members consistently and be an active, dependable presence in daily team activities.
• Contribute to the sustainability strategy of the department
• Ensure that the operations are aligned with sustainability principles, minimising environmental impact.