About the job Marketing Communications LeadMatric (Grade 12)Bachelors Degree in Marketing or relevant equivalentMinimum 8 years Marketing experience with a focus on marketing communications in a corporate environment preferably in the ICT SectorExperience in managing marketing communications and business process improvement.Experience in a senior technical/management positionResponsibilities:Conduct a thorough analysis of the Companiescurrent communications landscape across all operating companies (internal communications, customer communications, public relations, investor relations and social media)Develop and implement a communications strategy that will deliver on the key business objectivesDevelop strategic paid media plan to support and boost earned media presenceOversee and allocate the annual communications budget and ensure its use is fully maximisedUse communications technology to boost productivityMedia Relations work with the appointed PR agency to:Develop and manage relationships with key media players to secure and grow earned media online and offline coverageCraft and distribute press releases and media pitchesCoordinate and manage media interviews and inquiriesIdentify, pitch and leverage speaking opportunitiesClean-up and maintain press portals across third party sitesMaintain press portal on Company WebsiteInvestor Relations - work with the appointed PR agency to:Support investor relations team with the execution of all external communications required this includes but is not limited to (key message development, Q&A development, executive coaching, managing press tour etc.)Content Creation and management:Create and maintain content calendar for internal communications, customer communications, public relations, investor relations and social mediaMaintain corporate collateral and proof points across the group using our in-house design and writing resourcesManage the development of compelling content for the various channels using our in-house design and writing resourcesEnsure content aligns with the overall communications strategy and brand messagingSocial Media Management - work with the appointed PR agency to:Provide community management across all of Company channelsLeverage in-house shared service ensure all content is scheduled for publicationMonitor activity and consult on opportunities and ways to engage with communitiesCreate and manage executive profiling across 10 x executives for the Group this includes a monthly content calendar crafted for the executive in line with Group content strategyCrisis Management - work with the appointed PR agency toDevelop a crisis communication planProvide real-time support and guidance during crisesReporting and Analysis:Generate regular reports on PR campaign performanceAnalyse data and provide insights for continuous improvement
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