Reference No. 010-0429NM

Reference Number: 010-0429NM

Job Description:

Our client, a leading player in the global mining and resources sector, is looking for an experienced Manager: Strategic Communications to drive the strategic direction and execution of both internal and external communications. This role is critical in shaping the organisation’s narrative, strengthening its brand reputation, and fostering meaningful engagement with stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing communication programmes that support the organisation’s mission, values, and long-term objectives—particularly in a highly regulated, complex, and socially impactful operating environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an integrated strategic communications plan to promote the Company`s reputation, broaden awareness of its programmes and priorities and increase the visibility of its programmes across key stakeholder audiences.
• Create marketing/public relations strategy that will allow leadership to cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences, including the media and key influencers.
• Identify challenges and emerging trends and work with relevant stakeholders to optimize communications opportunities and solutions, define and execute appropriate strategies to support them.
• Serve as communications consultant/advisor to leadership.
• Develop and package content for use in traditional and new media, and for internal and external mobile engagement platforms.
• Serve as a lead point person on interactions that help promote and impact corporate reputation.
• Identify media opportunities, and prepare talking points, speeches, presentations and other supporting material as needed.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the communications function including budgeting, planning and staff development.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) in journalism, communications, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years in senior management, either in-house or agency based.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing strategic communication programs aligned to corporate goals.
• Expertise in traffic management and planning/executing multi-channel communications.
• Extensive experience writing and editing for both print and digital platforms
• Ability to produce a wide range of communication materials including newsletters, press releases, and annual reports.
• Strong strategic thinking with a track record of translating ideas into action.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and persuasive communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, lead teams, and engage internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Competitive benefits package

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to nmohlala@camining.com

Please visit www.camining.com or www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.

Nthabeleng Mohlala

Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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