Internal Communications Specialist (Contract)

The Focus Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

The Focus Group is seeking a dynamic Internal Communications Specialist to lead and execute impactful communication initiatives to enhance employee engagement and align with business priorities.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing internal communications strategies, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving transformation and culture change communications across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or corporate communications.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal communications strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Create strategic narratives, campaign plans, and communication calendars.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
• Enhance employee experience through targeted communication efforts.

Skills

Internal communications experience

Strategic thinking

Written communication skills

Experience with Microsoft Office 365

Data analysis

Project management

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

PowerApps

Job description

Our client is seeking a dynamic and strategic Internal Communications Specialist to lead and execute impactful communication initiatives that enhance employee engagement, support culture transformation, and align with business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal communications strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Create strategic narratives, campaign plans, and communication calendars.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
• Design and monitor best practices and guardrails for internal communications.
• Support leadership and employee engagement programmes.
• Drive transformation and culture change communications.
• Analyse communication effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Enhance employee experience through targeted communication efforts.
• Develop content for internal platforms including SharePoint, MS Teams, and PowerApps.
• Ensure brand consistency in all internal communications.
• Create message maps, storyboards, scripts, and templates for campaigns.
• Monitor and manage the internal communications calendar.
• Identify and eliminate non-relevant communications to reduce clutter.
• Partner with business units to measure communication success and improve reach.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or corporate communications.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, PowerApps).
• Understanding of brand and corporate identity application.
• Ability to analyse data and insights to inform communication strategies.
• Experience in developing communication playbooks, templates, and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of employee experience and EVP (Employee Value Proposition) strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.