Communications Manager – External Communication – Band 5

Job Number: 711027

Business Unit / Group Function: Platinum

Work type: Full Time Permanent

Discipline: Corporate Affairs

Location: Gauteng

Site: Johannesburg functional centre

Communications Manager – External Communication – Band 5

ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM: JOHANNESBURG FUNCTIONAL CENTRE– INTERNAL & EXTERNAL VACANCY

Work Description:

The purpose of Communications Manager – External Communication is to support the Anglo American Platinum strategy through the consistent communication of our brand to help create engaged stakeholders and motivated employees to influence our global reputation positively. Within Corporate Communication, the External Communication team seeks to maintain a leading edge, continuously improving external communication framework, infrastructure and advisory practice that enables external stakeholders to understand strategy and performance via various communication channels, including but not limited to traditional media, social media and web ("the media") in a way that will influence positively Anglo American's global reputation.

Technical work responsibilities:

• Create and implement communication strategies and platforms that builds a positive image of the business among external audiences (Managerial Authority)
• Provide advice and support to AAP Operations, communications managers and Internal communications functions advertising, branding, marketing communications policy and standards in South Africa (Advisory Authority)
• Enhance the reputation of Anglo American and the Anglo American brand in SA by monitoring key trends and benchmarks, coordinating reputational and advertising impact assessments, measuring the effectiveness of marketing communication programmes and conducting perception audits with corrective action where required (Monitoring and Advisory Authority)
• Develop, implement and AAP manage a marketing communications, advertising and sponsorship strategy and programmes to support AAP business strategy (Managerial Authority)
• Develop marketing communications collateral which will assist in realising the marketing communications strategy e.g. brochures, videos, exhibition stands, marketing events, etc.
• To produce marketing and communication messaging utilising a broad range of channels with an understanding of the different external audiences and AAP and therefore supporting a positive reputation.
• Ensure that external stakeholders in South Africa are informed of key AAP activities through the production of timeous marketing communications collateral and publications and consistent messaging which reflect the company's business approach and performance and builds a positive image of the business and the AAP brand
• Create measurement mechanisms to test the effectiveness of communications programmes implemented and incorporate results into future communications planning
• Design and implement proactive communication programmes for various initiatives within AAP
• Provide brand support and strategic input to all brand related issues.

Required abilities:

• Degree/Diploma  in Marketing , Branding & Communications
• Post graduate Qualification in Marketing
• 8 to 10 years in corporate communications, marketing or related field
• Strong project management, organisation and co-ordination skills
• Strong strategy development capabilities
• Developing and managing strong business and stakeholder relationships
• Excellent negotiation, communication and influencing skills
• Demonstrated ability to interface successfully at multiple organisational levels
• Experience in measurement and research techniques with an ability to advise and implement relevant initiatives
• Supplier and direct report management
• Proven track record of having developed and implemented marketing, Branding and Sponsorship, programmes
• Excellent command of the English language
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Time management skills
• Confidence, strong communication skills and negotiation skills
• Able to work independently and is self-driven
• Able to sells their ideas easily and be able to interact with colleagues and stakeholders of all levels
• Ability to work under pressure and well within a team
• Completely self-driven
• Solid understanding of integrated marketing communications, brand strategy, brand positioning and corporate identity
• Computer literate with knowledge of all MSWord processing packages

Additional Information:

• Anglo American Platinum shall apply the Employment Equity principles as set out in Anglo Platinum's Employment Equity Policy.
• Incomplete CV's and /or applications will not be considered.
• In order for your application to be considered, attach copies of Identity document, qualifications, and or license/s required for the role.
• Interested candidates can apply online by clicking HERE
• If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the closing of the advert, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Advertised: 28 Oct 2014 South Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Nov 2014 South Africa Standard Time