Communications Specialist

Lets Write Africas Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

This role designs improves and maintains the organisations brand and image through the development of a communications programme. It also seeks opportunities to create positive public and media attention maintain existing relationships and establish new relationships with the organisations key stakeholders aligned with internal and external communication strategies.

Responsibilities will be as follows:

Content Creation

Write drafts and edit content in line with organizational style guidelines to format and publish information on websites and in print.

Public/Government Relations Campaign Execution

Execute a public relations government relations regulation and registration plan for a particular product service or specialty area while working within established systems.

Brand Positioning

Assist in achieving brand positioning and contribute ideas to brand plans.

Internal Communications

Execute a communications plan within established internal communication systems and procedures.

External Communications

Execute a communications plan within established systems and procedures.

Document Preparation

Edit document in line with organizational style guidelines and prepare information for publication.

Project Management

Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist media.

The Recruitment Process:

• TA Interview: This will be a discussion with a member of the Talent Acquisition Team to give you an understanding of our business our culture & values and more context on the role. It will also allow us the opportunity to get to know you more and ensure OMI can meet your career aspirations.

• Panel Interview: This will be with 2 members of the Senior Leadership of the Hiring Team and 1 member of the HC Leadership Team.

• Technical & Psychometric Assessments: These will depend on the role and will sometimes happen concurrently with Vetting through an external service provider & Internal Verification.

• Final Feedback.

All About OMI:

note that unfortunately we cannot accept any applications after the closing date

Skills

Competencies

Education

Closing Date

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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