Job Description

Job description:

• Develop strategic communications agenda for the business
• Develop and implement a highly engaging Internal Communications plan for South Africa
• Support the delivery of events, both digital and face to face, including employee brands moments, townhall sessions, masterclasses etc.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to effectively communicate business objectives.
• Manage external PR agency to develop and roll out an effective external communication strategy.
• Drive world class brand and trade PR campaigns with an increasing focus on Snacking Leadership and marketing with Purpose
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with Tier 1 media
• Leverage MDLZs iconic brands and senior executives to drive reputation-building coverage against growth agenda and leadership in snacking
• Engage with industry and government bodies to lobby on regulations impacting the business
• Identify and address short-term barriers to business by monitoring the external environment and interpreting what it means for our business.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate creatively
• Support and facilitate local rollout of Global initiatives
• Develop content for sharing via local, regional and global internal communication channels including Viva Engage and intranet news pages.
• Develop and manage measurement of listening tools for internal and external communications
• Coordinate contributions to local, regional and global reports.
• Work closely with South Africa leadership team to identify and develop content to spotlight and celebrate successes.
• Interact with NGO to coordination CSR projects
• Communicate and build pride internally through our CSR programs
• Support the business with execution of BBBEE strategy

Qualifications and Experience:

• Communication/Public Relations /Marketing qualification Degree/Diploma
• 8 to 10 years experience
• Strategic internal and external communication planning and execution
• Awareness and experience in key regulatory challenges impacting the business

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