Communications Specialist at Anglo American

Job Description:

In fulfilling the Communications Specialist role, you will be responsible to actively identify and manage issues and short-term projects that could affect the operational requirements and outputs of Anglo American Platinum; through evaluation, research, and proactively managing those.  In addition, provide editor-in-chief responsibilities to ensure alignment and consistency with AAP policy and ensuring implementation and maintenance of digital corporate information

This role is in the Corporate Affairs Department at a Band 6 level reporting to the Communications Manager

Qualifications:

You will need the following:

• Degree / Diploma in Communications, Journalism
• Postgraduate qualification an advantage

Experience:

• 3+ years’ post qualification experience in a Communication Management role
• Experience in the development of integrated communication plans in a complex environment with a track record in issuing briefs
• Proven experience of interfacing with and influencing colleagues and management
• Working with different cultures and business environments essential
• Extensive experience in newspaper/newsletter publishing

Knowledge and skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency in Sepedi as an additional language is highly advantageous
• Working knowledge of digital platforms such as web and social media with a strong understanding of communication channels and how they operate
• Knowledge of legislations such as POPI Act, Public Participation, Social Labour Plan
• Valid South African Driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a certificate of fitness

Closing Date: 28th, June 2022