Manager, Communication Design

Company DescriptionStandard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.Job DescriptionTo drive positive employee engagement through the design and delivery of impactful internal communication experiences that bring business strategy to life. The role leads the end-to-end design of internal campaigns and content, translating complex business priorities into clear, engaging and visually compelling narratives across channels, and partners with assigned business units to ensure communication is consistent, on-brand and aligned to organisational goals.Key responsibilities:Design and implement internal communication strategies, campaigns and content that enhance employee engagement and support business objectives, using strong visual, storytelling and experience design principles.Partner with business units and senior leaders to shape, brief and co-create clear, consistent and aligned messaging, ensuring complex concepts are simplified into compelling narratives for diverse employee audiences.Lead and oversee the design, optimisation and governance of internal communication platforms and assets, ensuring brand-aligned templates, visual standards and content journeys across digital and traditional channels.Use data, feedback and insight to measure the effectiveness of communication initiatives, iterating creative solutions and introducing innovative formats and experiences that continuously improve internal communication impact.QualificationsDegree in Communication or Marketing (required).Postgraduate Degree in Communication or Marketing (preferred).Experience Required:5–7 years’ experience in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations or Journalism, with a proven track record of delivering impactful internal communication initiatives.Demonstrated ability to plan, develop and manage strategic communication projects from concept to execution, ensuring quality and timeliness.Strong experience in stakeholder management, content development, digital communication platforms and employee engagement strategies.Proven ability to interpret business strategy and translate it into engaging internal narratives that inform, inspire and connect employees across all levels.Additional InformationBehavioural Competencies:Articulating Information, Convincing PeopleDeveloping Strategies, Generating IdeasEmbracing Change, Thinking PositivelyEstablishing Rapport, Team WorkingMaking Decisions, Providing InsightsChecking Things, Producing OutputTechnical Competencies:Building the Brand, Developing Marketing InsightsConducting Research, Target Audience EngagementCrisis Communication, Employee Marketing and CommunicationPlatform Management, Write Effective Communications