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Job Description

This role is responsible to execute effective communication processes and plans across OML Communications. The role monitors adherence to communications playbooks and frameworks.

Duration: 12 months contract

Operational Delivery

Execute communication plans

Execute and report on communication initiatives and campaigns

Execute on the communications plan as aligned to Group Communications business plan

Syndicate and select suitable content for publication internally and externally

Create and edit communications content

Distribute communications to identified target audience

Maintain the communication platform landscape:

Identify communication platform needs / opportunities

Work alongside OM enablement and business units to investigate, recommend, build and implement communications platforms

Advise communication teams on channel effectiveness and internal optimal communication mixes given the channel and the target audience

Assurance / governance

Define internal platform effectiveness indicators; metrics and targets that measure communication & channel effectiveness based on behaviour change measured (awareness; understanding; participation)

Monitor internal platform indicators, metrics and targets

Engages with OML spokespeople to provide support in delivering the corporate narrative

Communications assurance & governance framework and mechanisms:

Adhere to communications playbooks

Socialize communications policies, principles, house views and frameworks

Support the compliance to policies, principles, house views and frameworks and assist in dealing with non-adherence

Implement COE specific compliance requirements

People

Accountable for service delivery through own efforts

Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results

Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality over periods of up to a year

Finance and Governance
Understand, interpret and implement COE specific compliance requirements within Public Affairs delivery

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications, Experience required :

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

Relevant degree or qualification in Media studies or Communications

Sound experience in the delivery of communication plans and content

Experience in using digital platforms and channels

Additional Qualifications/Experience (preferred, not a requirements)

4-7 years solid experience in media monitoring and evaluation. Analysing media metrics

Relationships with relevant media across South Africa

Strong project management skills

Experience in broader Communications and Public Affairs environment

Strong Reputation Management Experience

Other Competencies:

Business & Market knowledge

Knows the business landscape (Business value chain and key operational areas). Knows the business product/service offering to its customers. Knows broadly the type of market within which the business operates, including the key competitors

Content Development

Develops suitable and engaging content and thought leadership for a specific and well-defined target audience. Knows the needs of the target audience in content development. Knows how to develop content to suit the platforms or channels it will be published to. Knows how to align content to corporate identity and brand guidelines. Displays sound written communications ability

Corporate Communication

Implements communication plans for internal and external communications to stakeholders. Knows how to align key messages to the needs of stakeholders and the corporate narrative. Intermediate skills in delivering integrated marketing communications campaigns using both physical and digital tools. Ensures that the communication outcomes will support the brand. Intermediate skills in press and media relations management

Digital Marketing

Intermediate skills in using digital channels to deliver delivering marketing content. Knows the different types of digital channels that are used. Knows the uses of each channel. Knows the ethics and rules around brand, privacy etc. when using digital channels

Reputation Management

Knows the impact of the corporate reputation on the business and the key reputation drivers that should be managed. Knows how a corporate reputation is assessed. Considers the impact of own work outputs on the corporate reputation

Media & Stakeholder Sector Knowledge and Engagement

SA, Continental and Global knowledge, contacts (preferred) and experience engaging with

Skills

Action Planning, Brand Development, Campaign Management, Confidentiality, Data Classification, Desktop Publishing (DTP), Legal Practices, Management Reporting, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Professional Presentation, Project Schedule Management, Public Relations (PR) Management, Second Language, Writing

Competencies

Business InsightCommunicates EffectivelyDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityOrganizational SavvyPlans and Aligns

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

01 August 2025 , 23:59

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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