Snr Specialist: Product & Brand Communic

Structural InformationJob number: 10024828Job title: Snr Specialist: Product & Brand CommunicJob grade: S4Group/ BU: OpenserveDivision: OpenserveSpan of control: 0-5Reports to: Executive ManagementCore DescriptionAccountable to develop, implement and maintain all PR Product & Brand external communication strategy and Interface with Business Units. Accountable for the development and implementation of an effective and pro-active PR and Communication strategy in line with the Group Communications strategy. Manage integrated communications plans across all channels. Apply Communication industry Best Practices and to build Strategic Relationships with Relevant Stakeholders by developing a stakeholder strategy.Job ResponsibilitiesAccountable to develop, implement and maintain all PR Product & Brand external communication strategy and Interface with Business Units (35%)Communications strategy and plans obtain inputs from SME's and ensure implementation and feedback to all relevant stakeholders.Position and implement the Retail and Commercial media relations portfolio and strategy.Drive and implement a highly impactful Brand & Product communication campaign.Develop, implement and maintain all external communication PR strategies related to Products & Brand.Interface with Business Units and divisions to understand strategies, plans, timelines and operations.Manage Communications Policies, Processes and guidelines: approvals and sign-offs of strategy, content and key messaging.Accountable for the development and implementation of an effective and pro-active PR and Communication strategy in line with the Group Communications strategy (30%)Obtain required information from key role players.Drive implementation of solutions.Monitor and measure success.Proactively manage and co-ordinate to media relations.Receive external information, conduct research, surveys and log media queries.Manage critical aspects related to the Science of Communication e.g. strategy, plans, key, messaging and evaluation criteria.Manage integrated communications plans across all channels (15%)Implement the crisis communication strategy.Analyse internal and external environment.Communicate strategy to relevant role-players.Apply Communication industry Best Practices (10%)Manage Communications Channels and evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of the channel.Build Strategic Relationships with Relevant Stakeholders by developing a stakeholder strategy (10%)Partner with relevant internal & external stakeholders to improve service delivery.Build and manage strategic customer partnerships.Core CompetenciesFUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGEBusiness Processes; Journalism; Financial Management; Communication; Problem SolvingFunctional SkillsPhotography Techniques; Planning; Writing; Decision Making; Problem Solving; People DevelopmentATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESThought Leadership: Developing strategies/ Providing insights; Generating ideas; Exploring possibilities; Examining information; Adopting practical Approaches, Continuous improvementMarket Leadership: Developing expertise; Challenging ideas; Interacting with people; Understanding people; Seizing opportunities; Managing tasksBusiness Leadership: Pursuing goals; Taking action; Upholding standards; Managing tasks; Seizing opportunitiesPeople Leadership: Making decisions; Empowering individuals; Challenging ideas; Directing people; Developing people, Convincing people; Interacting with peoplePersonal Leadership: Embracing change; Thinking positively; Showing composure; Understanding people; Valuing individuals; Team working; Values Aligned with Openserve ValuesCertificationsNone EducationNQF 8: Honours Degree Experience7 Years relevant experience, of which at least 2 years on management level Additional InformationQualificationsNQF 8: 4-year Degree in Marketing/ Sales or Commerce.Special RequirementsExcellent command of both written and spoken English and journalistic practice.Excellent business writing skills.Proven experience/ knowledge of Communication Management.Special RequirementsValid Drivers license Physical RequirementsNone Key StakeholdersMedia (Print, Electronic, Face to face, Audio-visual)Business Units