Manager, Corporate Communications at WTS Energy

Job Number: 25767
Type of Employment: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Develop the company’s communications and Public Relations strategies as part of the overall business strategy
• Produce appropriate communication materials for the company, the media and other stakeholders in the business. Planning and management of communication projects, concept development, research, writing, editing, proofreading and printing.
• Produce media intelligence periodic environmental scan reports
• Media relations management to support the company brand perspective and business strategic objectives
• Manage community relations from a media perspective
• Manage communication related agencies and stakeholders ensuring value adding
• Creatively build and manage reputation and perception
• Coordinate Stakeholder mapping and issues management to achieve effective reputation management.
• Develop and ensure compliance with company brand guidelines in all corporate identity platforms, publications, website, etc
• Plan and manage company events and sponsorships to promote company’s business and integrity.
• Manage crisis communication while ensuring preventive measures are efficiently put in place.
• Produce/Plan/ Coordinate efficient proactive internal communications to keep employees engaged, informed and motivated.
• Coordinate and supervise subordinates in providing communications functions that engage, inform and motivate internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years post graduate experience in Communications/Media/Brand Management and Compliance in a reputable organisation
• Hands –on Experience in Public Relations, marketing, events, media relations, and corporate communications
• Ability to function well in a diverse team is an added advantage.
• Ability to work within strict timelines and generally under pressure, self-motivated, strategic thinker and problem-solver.