Senior Advisor, Employee Communications - 6 Months Fixed Term contract

RioTinto; Richards Bay; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Senior Advisor, Employee Communications in Richards Bay. This role focuses on enhancing internal communications and employee engagement, aligning with strategic objectives, and requires strong communication skills and relevant experience. Successful candidates will contribute to a culture of safety and innovation while supporting a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Career development and educational assistance

Wellbeing benefits and ongoing support

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a communications role with an internal focus.
• Proficiency in isiZulu is essential.
• Understanding of the heavy industry and experience in employee communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal communications and employee engagement plans.
• Manage external vendor relationships and maintain the RBM brand.
• Support the Global Minerals Employee Engagement plan in alignment with the global communications team.

Skills

Collaborative Work

Relationship Building

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Digital Marketing

Employee Engagement

Education

Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Public Relations

Certificate in DTP (Desktop Publishing)

Job description

Senior Advisor, Employee Communications

• 6 Months Fixed Term contract

Opportunity to work for a global company

Our culture is inclusive, exciting, and performance-driven

Role based in Richards Bay

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Senior Advisor, Employee Communications to lead RBM’s internal communications and employee engagement activities in support of RBM's strategic objectives, driven by the mine's senior leadership team (SLT) and other functions including HR, with a strong focus on increasing employee engagement to improve safety, productivity, and partnership outcomes.

The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing the integrated internal communications and employee engagement plan, which is part of the Communications 5-year strategy.

Reporting and responsibilities

• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams, removing silos and focusing on behaviors.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships to deliver results for the business.
• Ensure all activities align with the overall Employee Engagement strategy led by HR.
• Coordinate with the Group to ensure alignment with Rio Tinto policies and the Partner to Operate approach.
• Manage relationships with external vendors such as RBM's communications agency, digital, or creative agencies.
• Maintain and enhance the RBM brand through team performance management and high-profile activities.
• Stay informed about industry communication and PR standards and incorporate these into planning.
• Support the Global Minerals Employee Engagement plan in alignment with the global communications team.

About you

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Public Relations.
• A certificate in DTP (Desktop Publishing) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Digital Marketing is an advantage.
• A South African driver’s license and own vehicle.
• 5-10 years of experience in a communications role with an internal focus.
• Understanding of the heavy industry is an advantage.
• Experience in employee communications, creative, and brand work.
• Understanding of the PtO framework within Employee Communications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in isiZulu is essential.

What we offer

Recognized for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Career development and educational assistance to further your ambitions.
• Wellbeing benefits and ongoing support for you and your family.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials for the energy transition and societal development.

With 150 years of mining experience, our purpose is to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs, focusing on innovation and sustainable practices. We value partnerships to solve problems and create opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where all voices are heard, and diversity is celebrated. We welcome applications from women, LGBTQIA+ communities, PWD, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. We believe our differences strengthen our teams and our success.