Job Description

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities - plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.



Shape and execute the internal marketing and communication strategy and plans across multiple marketing channels, for an allocated portfolio within Standard Bank Group. Partner with business stakeholders to plan, scope and deliver impactful internal marketing and communications initiatives, across geographies, in support of the business strategies and objectives.

• Develop and implement comprehensive internal marketing and communication strategy and plans for allocated business portfolio in alignment with the broader Group Marketing strategy and business requirements.
• Embed the Group Brand and People Initiatives through every marketing and communication activity in order to improve employee engagement and to promote Standard Bank as the employee brand of choice.
• Develop and execute effective internal communication plans, that foster positive employee engagement across multiple internal marketing channels, in line with business objectives.
• Develop and implement internal marketing strategies and campaigns to increase internal online engagement, across identified optimal and relevant multi-media format channels to build and enhance reputation with internal audiences.
• Actively research and keep up to date on digital and direct trends and recommends new ways in which internal communications may be used in the business. Participate in the review of new technologies and keep the business at the forefront of developments in internal communications.
• Contribute to innovation by partnering with all parts of the business such as IT, innovation capability, and Group internal communications.
• Apply insights, develop and manage optimal channel implementation plans and executional approaches.
• Coordinate all aspects of internal communications projects including: meeting deadlines, time management, contingency planning, approval channels, and procedures, budgeting, campaign analysis, and monitoring procedures.
• Scope, gather and manage relevant content and documentation required to support content development.
• Provide reports and feedback to associates, partners and colleagues that demonstrate insight, analysis and solutions. Provide project / campaign / activity results and measurement as evidence on business impact.

• Post Graduate Degree Communication, Public Relations

• Minimum of 6 years' with proven experience in internal communication.
• Strong writing skills. editing, employee engagement channels.
• Project management experience.
• Understanding of the corporate and investment banking environment would be advantageous.

• Articulating Information
• Checking Details
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Convincing People
• Establishing Rapport
• Exploring Possibilities
• Generating Ideas
• Interacting with People
• Resolving Conflict
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

• Content Creation and Management
• Employee Brand Engagement
• Employee Marketing and Communication
• Internal Communication Channels
• Strategic Planning and Reporting

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