Communication Specialist at FSCA South Africa

Purpose of the Job:

• To support the FSCA’s communication strategy through content generation, and the provision of editorial services for FSCA published material. The person appointed will report to the Departmental Head: Communication and Language Services.

Key Performance Areas:

• Write, edit, and produce content for multiple channels.
• Draft speeches and presentations for the FSCA leadership team.
• Work collaboratively as a trusted business partner to internal stakeholders, and all business functions, to proactively ascertain stakeholder requirements   and provide strategic advice on issues.
• Provide tactical input to ensure that speeches of FSCA leaders are delivered in an effective way. 
• Assist to plan, craft, and deliver regular communications to colleagues in succinct and persuasive ways. 
• Keep record of all speeches and critical written material as released by the FSCA.
• Manage the production of editorial content for various FSCA publications.
• Conduct research to support the positioning of the FSCA both locally and internationally.
• Provide international-level inputs to FSCA written content for publication and create content of a consistently excellent quality.
• Stay abreast of latest developments in research tools and techniques within the communications field.
• Liaise with all Divisions to ensure that their written communication requirements are met.
• Ensure all communication is in line with internal brand guidelines and corporate identity principles.
• Report on all publications to measure effectiveness and provide inputs to the Communications calendar.
• Support the delivery of content to external stakeholders, both digitally and face to face.
• Support the development of communications plans for change projects within the FSCA.
• Ensure that all activities comply with the required quality and compliance standards.
• Partner with other managers in the department to drive performance of the team to ensure that business goals are met.

Other Key Competencies:

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; financial management skills; business acumen; good research and speech writing skills; strong writing and editing skills; good presentation skills and networking abilities; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; innovative thinking and planning skills; ability to engage with senior staff within the organization; ability to function independently; advanced computer literacy; analytical skills and attention to detail.

Closing Date: 4 August 2023

Requirements

• A Bachelor`s Degrees in Marketing, Advertising, Journalism, Communication or Public Relations with a minimum of 5 - 10 years’ experience in a Communications, Publishing or Media related environment and a proven track record of developing communications strategies, policies and procedures. Knowledge of financial sector laws will be an added advantage.