Internal Communications & Employee Engagement Officer at Volkswagen Group South Africa

Brief Role Description

To support the execution of the Internal communication and Employee Engagement Strategy, effectively engage and inform internal stakeholders. This means providing support on internal communication initiatives, campaigns and events

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Participate as part of internal communications team in the planning of the Internal Communications and Employee Engagement strategy in line with the overarching business goals.
• Support the development and implementation of internal communications strategy and roadmap for internal communication, aligned to the company’s vision, culture and strategy.
• Create segmented and personalized communication through internal profiling and segmentation techniques, targeted/preferred channels, content toolkits, use of internal channels.
• Formulate and implement concepts and ideas for creative campaigns for internal audience.
• Assist in developing internal feedback mechanisms and channels to improve internal communications effectiveness and enhance employee engagement.
• Plan and conduct internal communication research and analysis of employees perceptions and benchmark on internal campaigns and measure success of campaigns.
• Provide communication guidelines and advice to key internal stakeholders ensuring effective communication initiatives are realized and leverage in line with business strategic objectives.
• Support implementation of internal communications projects across the company, in conjunction internal business partners.
• Ensure alignment and consistency in communication and messaging together with Corporate Communications and Brand Marketing team.
• Provide input into the forecasting, planning, development and review of the budget

Qualification requirements

• National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Communication/ Journalism / Marketing

Experience needed

• Minimum 5-7 years ‘experience in Communications/ Internal Communications/Employee Engagement /Public Relations

Essentials

• Track record of conceptualization and delivery of internal campaigns and employee events
• Good understanding of the motor or related industry
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Presentation, Word, Excel)
• Excellent presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels internally & externally
• Excellent decision-making, problem-solving skills and analytical ability
• Negotiation skills and budget management
• Creative and innovative
• Project Management
• Ability to network and work in diverse groups