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Corporate and Government Communications Manager – Southern AfricaIndependent Contractor (12-Month Contract)

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop a strategic communications agenda for the business.
  • Design and implement a highly engaging internal communications plan for South Africa.
  • Support the delivery of digital and face-to-face events, including employee brand moments, townhall sessions, masterclasses, etc.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to effectively communicate business objectives.
  • Manage the external PR agency to develop and execute a comprehensive external communication strategy.
  • Drive world-class brand and trade PR campaigns, focusing on Snacking Leadership and Marketing with Purpose.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Tier 1 media.
  • Leverage the company’s iconic brands and senior executives to generate reputation-building coverage aligned with growth and leadership in snacking.
  • Engage with industry and government bodies to advocate for regulations that impact the business.
  • Monitor the external environment, identifying and addressing short-term barriers to business success.
  • Demonstrate excellent writing skills and creative communication abilities.
  • Support and facilitate the local rollout of global initiatives.
  • Create content for sharing via local, regional, and global internal communication channels, including Viva Engage and intranet news pages.
  • Develop and manage tools to measure internal and external communication effectiveness.
  • Coordinate contributions to local, regional, and global reports.
  • Work closely with the South Africa leadership team to spotlight and celebrate business successes.
  • Liaise with NGOs to coordinate CSR projects.
  • Build pride internally through the promotion of CSR programmes.
  • Support the business in executing its BBBEE strategy.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

  • Degree/Diploma in Communication, Public Relations, or Marketing.
  • 8 to 10 years of relevant Corporate and Government Communications Management experience.
  • Proven expertise in strategic internal and external communication planning and execution.
  • Strong awareness and experience in regulatory challenges affecting the business.

Package & Remuneration:

  • Salary: R900,000 per annum
  • Contract: 12-month Independent Contractor
  • Location: Sandton

Interested?
If you are interested, please apply directly via PNet or email your CV to jobs@quest.co.za.
Remember to include “Corporate and Government Communications Manager” in the subject line for consideration.

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102 Western Service Road,
Gallo Manor Ext 6

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Bellville 7530

Tel: +27 21 558 2999

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Hampden Road, Morningside

Tel: +27 31 201 2499

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Contact details

Johannesburg:
Adcorp Place
102 Western Service Road,
Gallo Manor Ext 6
info@quest.co.za
Call us +27 10 800 0000

Cape Town:
2nd Floor Gihon Building,
Bill Bezuidenhoudt Ave
Bellville 7530
info@quest.co.za
Tel: +27 21 558 2999

Durban:
5-7 Hampden Court
Hampden Road, Morningside
info@quest.co.za
Tel: +27 31 201 2499

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