Manager: Communications

Role Purpose

The Manager: Communications is responsible for developing, managing, and implementing effective external and internal communication strategies that protect, enhance, and strengthen the organisations public image and stakeholder relationships.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualification in Media, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a communications environment.
• At least 3 years experience in a supervisory or people-management role.

Competency Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong writing, editing, and quality-control capabilities.
• Strategic planning and communication development expertise.
• Project management skills.
• Proven leadership and team management ability.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Well-developed networking and stakeholder management skills.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Key Performance Areas

Media Relations and External Communications

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with media stakeholders to enhance organisational reputation.
• Draft and distribute proactive, well-researched, and newsworthy press releases to targeted media platforms.
• Prepare timely, accurate, and professional responses to media enquiries.
• Proactively manage and respond to media reports when required.
• Facilitate and coordinate press, radio, and television interviews.
• Organise and manage media briefings and related engagements.
• Review and manage media strategies in line with approved budgets and schedules.

Public Awareness and Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate and manage public awareness campaigns.
• Plan and oversee roadshows, symposia, and stakeholder engagement events in collaboration with internal departments.
• Facilitate and coordinate media training initiatives for internal stakeholders as required.

Internal Communications

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective internal communication strategy.
• Manage internal communication projects and ad hoc initiatives.
• Assist with editing and quality assurance of internal and external written communication.
• Ensure consistency of messaging across all platforms.

Corporate Social Investment

• Develop and implement an annual corporate social investment plan in line with approved budgets and organisational priorities.

If you have not received communication by 28 February, please consider your application unsuccessful.