Officer: Corporate Communications and Media Liaison

Rand Refinery Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector is seeking a professional to oversee corporate communications and stakeholder management. The role focuses on enhancing stakeholder relationships, managing public relations strategies, and ensuring effective internal and external communications. Candidates should have experience in crafting strategic communication plans and managing crises to maintain the organization’s reputation.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing corporate communications and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong background in public relations and media management.
• Ability to create and execute communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to stakeholders and ensure effective communication.
• Manage the implementation of corporate communications strategies.
• Prepare and submit various unit reports.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Budget Management

Crisis Communication

Public Relations

Corporate Communication

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Provide Support to Stakeholders

1.1. Ensure communication of Corporate Communication and Marketing (CC&M) processes, procedures, and plans development, implementation, and compliance within the organization.

1.2. Ensure effective communication with stakeholders.

1.3. Advise the organization on CC&M related matters.

1.4. Establish, manage, and maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

1.5. Ensure effective implementation of the TETA stakeholder relations management strategy.

1.6. Ensure effective execution of stakeholder relations meetings and events.

1. Corporate Communications and Marketing Unit Budget

2.1. Analyze required information for budgeting purposes and provide inputs for approval.

2.2. Contribute to budgetary processes.

2.3. Monitor unit expenditure against the budget.

1. TETA Communications and Marketing Strategic Planning

3.1. Ensure implementation of the TETA Integrated Corporate Communications Strategy.

1. TETA Branding and Corporate Communications

4.1. Manage the implementation and measurement of TETA’s corporate communications and brand strategy.

4.2. Execute internal and external communications effectively.

4.3. Communicate effectively with external stakeholders.

1. Public and Media Relations

5.1. Execute the TETA public relations and media strategy.

5.2. Maintain effective media relations.

5.3. Ensure TETA’s media presence as required.

5.4. Conduct media monitoring and reporting.

1. Manage TETA Online Communications

6.1. Implement the TETA online communications strategy.

6.2. Manage the corporate website and other linked platforms, ensuring branding standards.

1. Multimedia and Graphic Designing

7.1. Develop design concepts, create visual content, and maintain brand consistency.

1. Content and Editorial Management

8.1. Manage TETA’s digital and print content.

8.2. Approve stories for newsletters.

8.3. Create and approve content plans for digital platforms.

8.4. Manage the TETA Editorial Style Guide and ensure compliance.

8.5. Ensure all corporate documents are professionally presented.

1. Reputation Management

9.1. Monitor perception across TETA stakeholders and manage the executive brand reputation.

9.2. Handle crisis communication to protect TETA’s reputation.

1. Management of Audit Queries and Outcomes

10.1. Manage audit compliance and respond to queries timely.

10.2. Prevent repeat findings in audit reports and implement corrective actions.

1. Unit Reports

11.1. Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

1. Management Responsibility

12.1. Set and monitor team and individual goals.

12.2. Manage staff attendance, leave, and performance agreements.

12.3. Oversee staff development plans and job profile updates.

12.4. Communicate with staff regarding unit goals.

12.5. Ensure no repeat audit findings and implement corrective actions.

12.6. Monitor employee capacity needs.