Officer: Communication and Stakeholder Relations

South African Forestry Company - Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

Closing date yi 16 ka August 2022

Purpose

To develop, coordinate and implement corporate communication, branding initiatives and projects across SAFCOL group in accordance with Communication and Marketing Strategy, business needs and brand requirements.

Requirements

Grade 12
National Diploma in Communication (NQF Level 6) or related field i.e., public relations, journalism etc.
Degree in Communication (NQF Level 7) or related field i.e., public relations, journalism etc.
3 â€“ 5 Yearsâ€™ experience in Communication or related field
Valid driverâ€™s license

Skills & Competencies

Operational Delivery
Self-awareness
Leading others
Attention to Detail
Communication (Verbal and written)
Planning and Organising
Innovation and Creativity
Corporate and Internal Branding
Generation Marketing
Writing and Editing
Engaging Content Creation

Responsibilities

Review and provide input in development of crisis communication and protocol framework and create plan awareness with relevant internal stakeholders, monitor and evaluate implementation thereof.
Develop content for internal and external publications, communications and website etc.
Develop annual stakeholder engagement initiatives i.e. media tours, and maintain relations in consultation with various stakeholders
Update media list quarterly, develop content for press release and media statements
Develop and issue media packs, and submit for approval to Senior Manager: Communication and Marketing
Liaise with all media related to SAFCOL and facilitate media interviews
Develop content for advertorials and editorial publications. Liaison with relevant role players, identify best platform and target market
Develop briefing documents, brief leadership on interview and related protocols
Review Corporate Identity Manual (CIM) (digital and print), create awareness with relevant internal stakeholders and monitor implementation of CI across all platforms
Monitor and ensure all corporate documents, branding and communication tools are in line with approved CI manual
Ensure all company events are branded in line with CI Manual and with required marketing material
Establish and maintain relationship with internal and external (i.e. Government Departments and Media etc.) stakeholders and provide expertise advise in all communication and marketing related matters
Develop concept document and plan for each event, exhibition, or campaign
Ensure branding and visibility of SAFCOL banners, brochures during exhibition and campaign
Ensure arrangements are made for videography and photography for all exhibition and campaign
Identify, attend, and provide support to external events, i.e., shareholderâ€™s events/exhibitions
Contribute towards quarterly stakeholder engagement report
Provide inputs in development of annual social media plans, campaigns etc.
Procure services and goods for Communication and Marketing Department in line with SCM policies and procedure
Ensure proper document management and record keeping for purposes

Additional Information

SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities.
Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL.
By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only.
Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.