Communications Strategist at Old Mutual South Africa

Job Description

Key focus of the role:

• Develop and Execute an integrated communications strategy (internal and external) end-to-end.   Partnering with portfolios within the Chief Operating Officer organisation, provide leadership and guidance to ensure that all Communication aligns with the business strategic objectives.

Role Description & Key Result Areas:

• Develops and executes the direct communication strategies and plans
• Produces material for specific communication projects aligned with the overarching communication strategy
• Responsible for internal and external communication media and content in portfolios
• Responsible for continuous improvement / review of the communication mechanisms based on business requirements
• Responsible for staying abreast of communication trends and provides thought leadership on improving best practice and best in breed
• Responsible for supporting business strategy creating and implementing change management communication strategies
• Manage distribution lists and email management platform 
• Ensures brand alignment between OML, Chief Operating Officer organisaatsion and business unit messages
• Ensures brand adherence in business units
• Responsible for conceptualizing and planning events (internal, employee engagements, campaigns)
• Networks and builds relationships with executive teams, senior leadership teams and key stakeholders in other lines of business
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and take direction from others, solve problems with limited supervision, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Qualifications and experience:

Role Requirements

• Relevant University Degree (essential)
• Minimum 5+ years relevant experience in developing /implementing an integrated Communication strategy
• Financial Services industry experience advantageous
• Strong Stakeholder Engagement experience at Exco level essential
• Experience in cross organizational internal communication and media communication essential
• Experience in communication frameworks in Agile organizations advantageous

Competencies

• Strategic
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Learning
• Leading with influence
• Execution
• Customer First

Education

• Bachelors Degree (B)

Closing Date

18 February 2023