Senior Communications Manager

Overview:

One of South Africa’s most well-known financial services brands has a newly established digital first business and are in search of a Senior Communications Manager to lead internal and external communications for its newly established Fintech cluster.

What are we looking for?

You must be able to think strategically yet also work tactically. You have created and executed multi-channel (digital, print, events, PR, social media, Everlytic email platform,internal SharePoint and MS Teams) communications strategies, and are comfortable working with early-stage products and companies.

You enjoy the challenge of navigating ambiguity and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You can coordinate news, ideas, and communications strategy across multiple business units to both support those businesses but also drive the overall Fintech cluster communications objectives. You are comfortable engaging with senior executives across the cluster, to understand their communications needs and their business functions, and to support their internal staff communications and culture growth – in some cases, establishing these from scratch.

Responsibilities:

• Develop inspiring and engaging internal and external communications strategies to position the Fintech cluster in line with the vision of the cluster and the Group strategy.
• Implement action plans for both internal and external communications ensuring an on-going presence.
• Develop and maintain a consistent and unique tone of voice across all communication channels.
• Develop and maintain the cluster’s executive profiles internally and externally.
• Establish and maintain all communications policies and procedures.
• Ensure internal communication channels effectively support the Group’s messaging needs in acredible and engaging manner, appropriate to the cluster.
• Foster and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders across all businesses and partnerships.
• You have a good network in the PR community appropriate to the products, services, expertise, and vision of the cluster.
• Assist in executing the Crisis Communications strategy as needed.
• Oversee both internal and external communications budgets.

Requirements:

• 5 + years’ experience working as an internal and external communication manager.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and executing successful communication strategies and building brand reputation.
• Experience in crisis communication management.
• Financial Sevices or Payment Solutions or Fintech or Software / IT industry experience non-negotiable

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to contact those candidates who have been selected for further consideration. If you do not hear from us within a week, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We value your interest in the role and wish you the best of luck in your job search.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.