Sandvik seeks:
Communications Officer
The role
The role of the Communications Officer is to support and maintain communications with project collaborators, external agencies and service providers and assist to execute the communications strategy.It will also be required to identify, analyse and action all related communication to ensure that it aligns to Sandvik’s brand strategy and support the enhancement of our brand awareness in the market.
Key performance areas
- Develop an annual communications plan
- Monitor and keep content updated on the Southern Africa intranet.
- Reviews existing channels being used for communication and further develops this to ensure maximum coverage
- Copywriting for the internal magazine, intranet blog and other social media platforms
- Responsible for managing media contact and running campaigns to help raise awareness of the organizational brand
- Works with Market Analyst on market share and other strategic projects
- Gathering and analysing competitor information using printed and digital platforms
- Assist the Marketing manager with ad hoc projects as and when needed
Your profile
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Communications degree or related degree
- At least 3years Business experience (with business to business corporate communication including preparing content for a business community)
Skilled user of Microsoft Office and SharePoint - Experience of developing corporate/organizational or educational communications / public relations materials and copywriting/editing, promotional writing
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work across multiple social media platforms
- Strong understanding of integration of new media and traditional communication channels;
- Ability to assimilate, analyze and present data
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Ability to copy write in English successfully, multi-task and work in a team
- High level of attention to detail, project management, time management & organizational skills
Location
Johannesburg, Jet Park
Who may apply
All applicants outside South Africa must ensure that they are able to secure a work permit and permanent residence prior to applying for any advertised positions.
How to apply
To apply, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button, or access the Sandvik website www.sandvik.com/Career
Please contact us on 0800 331 331
Applications close: 31 October 2017
