Corporate Communications Manager

<p><strong>Duties/Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Formulates and implements the stakeholder&rsquo;s strategy on contentious issues pertaining to stakeholder interests and provides direction to Management and the Board.</li> <li>Leads the monitoring and assessment of public attitudes and stakeholder concerns in order to develop and implement proactive and mitigative protocols to enhance collaborative relationships with proponents and stakeholders.</li> <li>Establishes goals and objectives, and recommends changes and improvements to build the profile and public confidence in the business&rsquo;s Stakeholder Engagement Strategies.</li> <li>Acts as the corporate spokesperson and responds to members of the media in a timely manner as assigned by the Managing Director and/or Board Chairperson.</li> <li>Prepares detailed media reports, press releases, and marketing materials.</li> <li>Oversees and coordinates all internal and external events.</li> <li>Plans, executes and manages public relations, promotional and advertising services and communication programmes.</li> <li>Maintains the organisation&#39;s brand through effective stakeholder management.</li> <li>Participates in provincial and district multi-agency committees regarding stakeholder issues and key initiatives to promote collaborative working relationships with other agencies.</li> <li>Develops and maintains working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, industry representatives and other agencies to facilitate the ongoing identification and resolution of respective concerns.</li> <li>Carries out organisational profiling undertakings in order to enhance visibility and positive image in line with the business strategy and stakeholder interests.</li> <li>Formulates programs that give back to the community with a mandate of promoting corporate social responsibility.</li> <li>Formulates and implements communications and stakeholder relations budget.</li> <li>Prepares monthly and quarterly communication and stakeholder relations reports.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Public Relations or Marketing or equivalent.</li> <li>Masters in Communications or Marketing or equivalent is a prerequisite.</li> <li>Diploma in Stakeholder Relations/Engagement, Conflict Resolution is an added advantage.</li> <li>A minimum of 5 years&rsquo; experience in a similar senior role, i.e., Communications / Public Relations/Stakeholder management with traceable examples.</li> </ul>