Communications Specialist (CS06092023) at Oceana Group Limited

Purpose of the role:

To support the Communications Manager across the internal communications functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Internal Communications:
• Implement the internal communications strategy in conjunction with the Communications Manager.
• Manage internal communications for the divisions including Namibia and the US.
• Manage campaigns in full and on time with the guidance of the Communications Manager.
• Drive consistent internal communication that informs, engages, and inspires employees.
• Plan, edit and write content for a variety of internal communications mediums, including emailers, screen advertising, the intranet, and the annual Tidings magazine.
• Maintain relationships with divisional representatives, keep them updated and manage questions.
• Manage corporate identity guidelines across the group.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Degree/Diploma in journalism, communications, public relations, or marketing.
• Prior management of delivering successful projects will be advantageous.
• At least 5 – 7 years‐ experience in a corporate environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes & Essential Competencies:

• Excellent writing and proofreading skills and the journalistic ability to source stories from employees.
• Strong speaking skills as you are likely to be called on to give presentations to staff.
• Good interpersonal and relationship‐building skills to work with communications and HR departments. You also need to possess the confidence to deal with senior executives and explain communication techniques to them.
• Creative ability to devise communication strategies.

Essential Behavioural Competencies:

• Decision making and Judgement.
• Action Orientation.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Relationship Building.
• Verbal and Written Communication.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Quality Orientation.
• Planning and Organising.