Regional Corporate Affairs Manager - Durban at Transnet

Position Purpose:

• Provide stakeholder management strategic guidance and support to the Region while leading and managing relationships with local media and communities.
• Employ cutting edge, targeted communication both internally and externally in support of the Region’s strategy and business focus.
• Build and protect the Region’s reputation.

Position outputs:

• Develop and drive robust marketing and communication strategy for the Region for material stakeholders critical in ensuring successful delivery of the Region’s strategy and key business priorities.
• Manage critical reputational issues to ensure the Region’s reputation is protected.
• Maintain and develop positive corporate image through protecting and developing corporate identity and brand.
• Provide specialist advice to the management team on matters of communication and reputation.
• Project Management – Lead and design events program and communication related project for the Region.
• Implement Corporate Social Investments within the region in cooperation with other Transnet OD’s and the Transnet Foundation.
• Design and implement Media and Public Relations management strategy for the region. Review and guide management in the provision of information to the media, public and stakeholders according to the policy and legislations.
• Ensure adherence to Corporate Affairs department policies and procedures, e.g. Stakeholder Management, Media, Corporate Identity, Advertising and social media.
• In-put to Region business strategy through role of management committee member.
• In-put to national Corporate Affairs strategy
• Initiate, review and process for approval regional articles and/or material for publication, exhibitions and presentations e. g. brochures, posters, videos, newsletters.
• Manage subordinates by monitoring performance of and offer coaching and training.
• Budget management and control over the region’s Corporate Affairs budget.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B Degree / Equivalent Qualification in Communications or related field.
• Honours / NQF Level 8 Qualification on Journalism / Marketing / Public Relations.
• 8 to 10 years’ experience in managing internal and external communications. 5 years must have been spent at mid-management level.
• Standard Requirements
• Drivers’ license code 8
• Travel as required by the business

Competencies:

• Knowledge required:
• Basic financial management
• Knowledge of SA media industry
• Communication principles
• Knowledge of relevant industry legislation, regulations and policies

Skills Required:

• Strong oral and written skills
• Relationship management, especially Government, media and community relations
• Strong communication skills, including presentation skills and crisis communication
• Management, Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong skills Project Management Skills
• Business acumen/critical thinking