Job Description

:Job Title / Role: Communications InternOrganization: Lead Country South AfricaLocation: South Africa, MidrandReporting Manager: Communications ManagerThe BusinessSiemens has been present in Africa for over 160 years igniting a history of innovation and social development. As an integrated technology company, Siemens aims to play a constructive role in Africas success story.Our technology empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids. Our solutions accelerate the digital transformation of multiple industries, to scale sustainability impact.Mission/Function of the role:The Communications Intern will support the execution of internal and external communication strategies to enhance brand visibility, employee engagement, and media outreach. This role will assist in creating compelling content, managing social media, conducting research, and supporting events to ensure clear, consistent, and impactful communication across all channels. The intern will play a key role in maintaining brand integrity, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and driving engagement through effective storytelling and strategic messaging.About you:Siemens South Africa is on the lookout for a passionate individual eager to grow and thrive within a dynamic team. If you have 12 years of experience in Communications, PR, or marketing, and excel in writing, editing, and content creation, we want you! A keen eye for social media and proficiency in design tools like Canva and Photoshop are definite advantages. If you're organized, proactive, and ready to make a meaningful impact through innovative communication strategies, this is the perfect opportunity for you.What are the responsibilities of the role?

• Assist in developing and managing an editorial content calendar.
• Support the development of engaging content for internal platforms.
• Write, edit, and review content for various communication deliverables.
• Provide hands-on support to Business Partners for communications projects as needed.
• Research industry trends and data to create insightful social media content.
• Conduct market and media research to monitor and track PR and marketing KPIs.
• Coordinate with the communications team and other internal corporate functions to ensure consistent messaging.
• Handle administrative tasks related to communications.
• Support and assist in planning, logistics, coordination, and execution of internal, external, and company-wide events and experiences.
• Engages with internal stakeholders to determine event requirements.
• Develops briefing details for events and manages co-ordination of events with external vendors.
• Guides vendors/ external stakeholders on creative event ideas, concepts and logistics.
• Managing marketing merchandise and collateral.
• Develop high-quality PowerPoint presentations that align with corporate branding.
• Create, design, and edit content using tools like Photoshop, Canva, and video editing programs (Plus).

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations or relevant field is preferred.
• Minimum experience: 1 2 years

Competencies:

• Proven experience as event coordinator (1 - 2 years experiences).
• Articulate with great communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proven track record of organizing successful events.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent vendor management skills.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability.
• Well-organized with multi-tasking skills.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Planning and Organisation skills.
• Proactive team player.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills

Our culture:Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. Thats why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.The companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.We care about your data privacy and take compliance with the POPI Act, GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously. For this reason, we ask you not to send us your CV or resume by email. We ask instead that you create a profile in our talent community where you can upload your CV. Setting up a profile lets us know you are interested in career opportunities with us and makes it easy for us to send you an alert when relevant positions become open

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