23 Executive Communications jobs in South Africa

We have a number of roles for senior account executives in our London team for communications specialists who can think bigger and deliver wider. We’re looking for high achievers with proven track records in delivering meaningful change through their campaigns. Successful candidates will have three-plus years of experience in agency or in-house, working on integrated campaigns. They will be comfortable in traditional and digital communications, and in working with creative, media planning and content specialists to deliver behaviour change. We are looking for people with sector expertise in our lifescapes practice, with experience in destinations, real estate, lifestyle, culture and retail. We are also interested in financial services specialists, particularly with experience in asset management and institutional investment. You will be a proactive communications professional with a strong background in account and client relations management, media relations and content development. You will have an excellent understanding and proven track record of delivering and implementing successful PR and communications strategies. You should be used to working on integrated, multi-channel campaigns and have a strong sense of media appetite and delivery. The ideal candidate will also have a robust book of media, influencer and industry contacts. Creative and inspiring, you will have a natural sense of what’s new and what will garner media coverage and social media buzz. You will be working on fully integrated campaigns with various teams across Four and will have the opportunity to get involved in regular new business pitches as well as having access to internal training schemes. You will be a key player within the team with room to progress quickly if you demonstrate the right skills and tenacity. If you are passionate about communications and ready to make an impact, apply now. What are we looking for? Proven track record of creating and delivering successful campaigns from start to finish Strategic thinking in both the development and implementation of campaign development/annual plans Strong understanding and excellent relationships with consumer and trade media relevant for real estate, destination and personal finance clients Ability to write effectively and persuasively, producing strong pitches, briefs, and media materials Extensive experience in account handling, strong project / campaign / event management skills, budgeting, planning and people management expertise Excellent communication skills and ability to express winning ideas clearly and convincingly in meetings and presentations Experience in building excellent client relationships through demonstration of knowledge and expertise of the sector Commercially astute and able to direct a portfolio of clients’ accounts profitably Strong leadership qualities and ability to motivate a team to exceed client expectations Excellent team/cross-practice/company-wide communication skills Measurement & evaluation: Evidence of delivering KPI frameworks for campaigns exhibiting a strong understanding of campaign measurement New business: Experience working on new business pitches, taking briefs, and developing creative responses working alongside the senior team Pitching skills and a proven track record of helping to put together and present pitches Future-ready Comfortable with using responsible AI to improve efficiency, super-power your delivery and imagine new approaches to client campaigns Ready to work with our AI team to develop new skills and work at the forefront of AI in communications What we offer you A supportive, sociable and inclusive work environment which supports creativity, individuality and excellence Exposure to key clients within real estate, destinations and personal finance A defined career path with opportunities for growth across our business The opportunity to learn new skills and specialise A central east-London location with hybrid-working policy Equality and diversity statement We are proud of our diverse community at Four and are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world in which we live. We strive to improve our diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from minority and under-represented groups. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. To the extent possible, we remove this information from CVs submitted to managers during the assessment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We have a number of roles for senior account executives in our London team for communications specialists who can think bigger and deliver wider. We’re looking for high achievers with proven track records in delivering meaningful change through their campaigns. Successful candidates will have three-plus years of experience in agency or in-house, working on integrated campaigns. They will be comfortable in traditional and digital communications, and in working with creative, media planning and content specialists to deliver behaviour change. We are looking for people with sector expertise in our lifescapes practice, with experience in destinations, real estate, lifestyle, culture and retail. We are also interested in financial services specialists, particularly with experience in asset management and institutional investment. You will be a proactive communications professional with a strong background in account and client relations management, media relations and content development. You will have an excellent understanding and proven track record of delivering and implementing successful PR and communications strategies. You should be used to working on integrated, multi-channel campaigns and have a strong sense of media appetite and delivery. The ideal candidate will also have a robust book of media, influencer and industry contacts. Creative and inspiring, you will have a natural sense of what’s new and what will garner media coverage and social media buzz. You will be working on fully integrated campaigns with various teams across Four and will have the opportunity to get involved in regular new business pitches as well as having access to internal training schemes. You will be a key player within the team with room to progress quickly if you demonstrate the right skills and tenacity. If you are passionate about communications and ready to make an impact, apply now. What are we looking for? Proven track record of creating and delivering successful campaigns from start to finish Strategic thinking in both the development and implementation of campaign development/annual plans Strong understanding and excellent relationships with consumer and trade media relevant for real estate, destination and personal finance clients Ability to write effectively and persuasively, producing strong pitches, briefs, and media materials Extensive experience in account handling, strong project / campaign / event management skills, budgeting, planning and people management expertise Excellent communication skills and ability to express winning ideas clearly and convincingly in meetings and presentations Experience in building excellent client relationships through demonstration of knowledge and expertise of the sector Commercially astute and able to direct a portfolio of clients’ accounts profitably Strong leadership qualities and ability to motivate a team to exceed client expectations Excellent team/cross-practice/company-wide communication skills Measurement & evaluation: Evidence of delivering KPI frameworks for campaigns exhibiting a strong understanding of campaign measurement New business: Experience working on new business pitches, taking briefs, and developing creative responses working alongside the senior team Pitching skills and a proven track record of helping to put together and present pitches Future-ready Comfortable with using responsible AI to improve efficiency, super-power your delivery and imagine new approaches to client campaigns Ready to work with our AI team to develop new skills and work at the forefront of AI in communications What we offer you A supportive, sociable and inclusive work environment which supports creativity, individuality and excellence Exposure to key clients within real estate, destinations and personal finance A defined career path with opportunities for growth across our business The opportunity to learn new skills and specialise A central east-London location with hybrid-working policy Equality and diversity statement We are proud of our diverse community at Four and are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world in which we live. We strive to improve our diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from minority and under-represented groups. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. To the extent possible, we remove this information from CVs submitted to managers during the assessment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Marketing and Communications Executive

Comparesoft City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Senior Marketing and Communications Executive

Comparesoft City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Senior Marketing and Communications Executive for UK’s Fastest Growing B2B Software Marketplace.

• Salary + Bonus
• Progression to Managerial Position within 12 months to 18 months.
• Remote Working.
• Budget for Continuous Learning.
• Opportunity to Test and Experiment with New Content Ideas.

About Comparesoft and the Senior Marketing Executive Role

Comparesoft is the UK’s first AI-driven B2B marketplace, helping businesses compare B2B software—hence our name, Comparesoft.

Our platform has been trusted by organisations such as KPMG, GE, Volvo, Siemens, Invesco, Barclays, and 19,000 other businesses, both large and small. We’ve grown 10X in the last five years.

Mission and Opportunity of the role:

You have the opportunity to shape the future of software buying? This is your chance to create and scale Comparesoft into the go-to brand for software buyers in the UK.

For the first 12 months, you'll be hands-on, driving user growth with bold, strategic and hands on execution. After that, you’ll build and lead your own team, accelerating our brand’s expansion even further.

You have an opportunity to create something game-changing. If you have the ambition, creativity, and drive to turn Comparesoft into the go-to brand for software buyers in any market, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Engage with our audience on LinkedIn and other social media channels.
• Find and book experts to attend our podcasts and webinars.
• Engage with publishers in our industry.
• Conduct interviews and surveys with B2B software buyers and vendors.
• Leverage every opportunity to build awareness of Comparesoft.

Role Requirements:

1) 5+ Years of Content-led Marketing Experience. Preferably gained at smaller SaaS or Software companies.

2) Complete ownership of industry expert engagement: We need a collaborative go-getter who excels at online research and crafting good communication.

3) Outstanding verbal and written communication skills: Exceptional communication is essential as you will be communicating via email and online meetings with our audience.

4) Information-oriented communication: Building brand awareness relies on accurate information and a commitment to doing the right thing, so curiosity and a passion for seeking knowledge are crucial traits.

Key Behaviours:

1) Positive and energetic outlook: Celebrate both minor milestones and major goals. Software marketing is hard, there are low points and high points, its super important to be positive.

2) Organisational skills: Prioritisation and blocking time to get things done will be required to drive us forward.

3) Thoughtful communication: Maintain insightful and well-planned communications with industry experts.

4) Speed and quality of execution: As a start-up, rapid execution is essential.

5) Tough but empathetic questioning: Be able to ask challenging questions to both team members and experts.

Our Marketing Related Achievements:

• We rank on the first page of Google for our key markets.
• Our lead generation has grown by 72% thanks to our content strategy.
• Our podcasts are featured on Apple and Spotify.
• Our content strategy has made us the fastest-growing B2B software comparison platform.

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Communicate via emails with industry experts.
• Manage and maintain podcast and social media calendar, taking full ownership.
• Engage with our audience on LinkedIn using our content.
• Experiment with new content ideas (we conduct 150 content tests a year).

Your Career and Benefits:

Your career is important to both you and us. Here are seven key aspects of the role:

1) Set the tone for our marketing and social media communications. The role is designed to take us forward and build the brand Comparesoft. So it is a great opportunity to drive growth and get things done.

2) Exposure to Leadership: You’ll work closely with our CEO, giving you full exposure to our content strategy and tools to excel in your role.

3) Tools and Resources: We use Trello, Ahrefs, Google Analytics, Mouseflow, ChatGPT, Gemini and other tools to plan and track our content management processes.

4) Continuous Learning: To support your learning, we provide a budget for online training.

5) Commitment to Best Practices: We use A/B testing to continuously improve our effectiveness.

6) Pioneering Project: We’re building the UK’s first recommendation engine for software products, offering you the opportunity to be part of a pioneering and profitable project.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, age, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability status, or marital status.

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Senior Marketing and Communications Executive Comparesoft City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Senior Marketing and Communications Executive Comparesoft City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Senior Marketing and Communications Executive for UK’s Fastest Growing B2 B Software Marketplace. Salary + Bonus Progression to Managerial Position within 12 months to 18 months. Remote Working. Budget for Continuous Learning. Opportunity to Test and Experiment with New Content Ideas. About Comparesoft and the Senior Marketing Executive Role Comparesoft is the UK’s first AI-driven B2 B marketplace, helping businesses compare B2 B software—hence our name, Comparesoft. Our platform has been trusted by organisations such as KPMG, GE, Volvo, Siemens, Invesco, Barclays, and 19,000 other businesses, both large and small. We’ve grown 10 X in the last five years. Mission and Opportunity of the role: You have the opportunity to shape the future of software buying? This is your chance to create and scale Comparesoft into the go-to brand for software buyers in the UK. For the first 12 months, you'll be hands-on, driving user growth with bold, strategic and hands on execution. After that, you’ll build and lead your own team, accelerating our brand’s expansion even further. You have an opportunity to create something game-changing. If you have the ambition, creativity, and drive to turn Comparesoft into the go-to brand for software buyers in any market, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: Engage with our audience on Linked In and other social media channels. Find and book experts to attend our podcasts and webinars. Engage with publishers in our industry. Conduct interviews and surveys with B2 B software buyers and vendors. Leverage every opportunity to build awareness of Comparesoft. Role Requirements: 1) 5+ Years of Content-led Marketing Experience. Preferably gained at smaller Saa S or Software companies. 2) Complete ownership of industry expert engagement: We need a collaborative go-getter who excels at online research and crafting good communication. 3) Outstanding verbal and written communication skills: Exceptional communication is essential as you will be communicating via email and online meetings with our audience. 4) Information-oriented communication: Building brand awareness relies on accurate information and a commitment to doing the right thing, so curiosity and a passion for seeking knowledge are crucial traits. Key Behaviours: 1) Positive and energetic outlook: Celebrate both minor milestones and major goals. Software marketing is hard, there are low points and high points, its super important to be positive. 2) Organisational skills: Prioritisation and blocking time to get things done will be required to drive us forward. 3) Thoughtful communication: Maintain insightful and well-planned communications with industry experts. 4) Speed and quality of execution: As a start-up, rapid execution is essential. 5) Tough but empathetic questioning: Be able to ask challenging questions to both team members and experts. Our Marketing Related Achievements: We rank on the first page of Google for our key markets. Our lead generation has grown by 72% thanks to our content strategy. Our podcasts are featured on Apple and Spotify. Our content strategy has made us the fastest-growing B2 B software comparison platform. Day-to-Day Activities: Communicate via emails with industry experts. Manage and maintain podcast and social media calendar, taking full ownership. Engage with our audience on Linked In using our content. Experiment with new content ideas (we conduct 150 content tests a year). Your Career and Benefits: Your career is important to both you and us. Here are seven key aspects of the role: 1) Set the tone for our marketing and social media communications. The role is designed to take us forward and build the brand Comparesoft. So it is a great opportunity to drive growth and get things done. 2) Exposure to Leadership: You’ll work closely with our CEO, giving you full exposure to our content strategy and tools to excel in your role. 3) Tools and Resources: We use Trello, Ahrefs, Google Analytics, Mouseflow, Chat GPT, Gemini and other tools to plan and track our content management processes. 4) Continuous Learning: To support your learning, we provide a budget for online training. 5) Commitment to Best Practices: We use A/B testing to continuously improve our effectiveness. 6) Pioneering Project: We’re building the UK’s first recommendation engine for software products, offering you the opportunity to be part of a pioneering and profitable project. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, age, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability status, or marital status. Visit our website to see if you’d like to work with us: Team photos and culture at Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Marketing and Sales Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Comparesoft by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Marketing Communications Executive” roles. 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Senior Marketing and Communications Executive Comparesoft City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Senior Marketing and Communications Executive Comparesoft City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Senior Marketing and Communications Executive for UK’s Fastest Growing B2 B Software Marketplace. Salary + Bonus Progression to Managerial Position within 12 months to 18 months. Remote Working. Budget for Continuous Learning. Opportunity to Test and Experiment with New Content Ideas. About Comparesoft and the Senior Marketing Executive Role Comparesoft is the UK’s first AI-driven B2 B marketplace, helping businesses compare B2 B software—hence our name, Comparesoft. Our platform has been trusted by organisations such as KPMG, GE, Volvo, Siemens, Invesco, Barclays, and 19,000 other businesses, both large and small. We’ve grown 10 X in the last five years. Mission and Opportunity of the role: You have the opportunity to shape the future of software buying? This is your chance to create and scale Comparesoft into the go-to brand for software buyers in the UK. For the first 12 months, you'll be hands-on, driving user growth with bold, strategic and hands on execution. After that, you’ll build and lead your own team, accelerating our brand’s expansion even further. You have an opportunity to create something game-changing. If you have the ambition, creativity, and drive to turn Comparesoft into the go-to brand for software buyers in any market, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: Engage with our audience on Linked In and other social media channels. Find and book experts to attend our podcasts and webinars. Engage with publishers in our industry. Conduct interviews and surveys with B2 B software buyers and vendors. Leverage every opportunity to build awareness of Comparesoft. Role Requirements: 1) 5+ Years of Content-led Marketing Experience. Preferably gained at smaller Saa S or Software companies. 2) Complete ownership of industry expert engagement: We need a collaborative go-getter who excels at online research and crafting good communication. 3) Outstanding verbal and written communication skills: Exceptional communication is essential as you will be communicating via email and online meetings with our audience. 4) Information-oriented communication: Building brand awareness relies on accurate information and a commitment to doing the right thing, so curiosity and a passion for seeking knowledge are crucial traits. Key Behaviours: 1) Positive and energetic outlook: Celebrate both minor milestones and major goals. Software marketing is hard, there are low points and high points, its super important to be positive. 2) Organisational skills: Prioritisation and blocking time to get things done will be required to drive us forward. 3) Thoughtful communication: Maintain insightful and well-planned communications with industry experts. 4) Speed and quality of execution: As a start-up, rapid execution is essential. 5) Tough but empathetic questioning: Be able to ask challenging questions to both team members and experts. Our Marketing Related Achievements: We rank on the first page of Google for our key markets. Our lead generation has grown by 72% thanks to our content strategy. Our podcasts are featured on Apple and Spotify. Our content strategy has made us the fastest-growing B2 B software comparison platform. Day-to-Day Activities: Communicate via emails with industry experts. Manage and maintain podcast and social media calendar, taking full ownership. Engage with our audience on Linked In using our content. Experiment with new content ideas (we conduct 150 content tests a year). Your Career and Benefits: Your career is important to both you and us. Here are seven key aspects of the role: 1) Set the tone for our marketing and social media communications. The role is designed to take us forward and build the brand Comparesoft. So it is a great opportunity to drive growth and get things done. 2) Exposure to Leadership: You’ll work closely with our CEO, giving you full exposure to our content strategy and tools to excel in your role. 3) Tools and Resources: We use Trello, Ahrefs, Google Analytics, Mouseflow, Chat GPT, Gemini and other tools to plan and track our content management processes. 4) Continuous Learning: To support your learning, we provide a budget for online training. 5) Commitment to Best Practices: We use A/B testing to continuously improve our effectiveness. 6) Pioneering Project: We’re building the UK’s first recommendation engine for software products, offering you the opportunity to be part of a pioneering and profitable project. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, age, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability status, or marital status. 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Position is responsible for planning and implementing external communication activities that positively position, promote, strengthen, and protect the reputation of the company, its brands as well as Sub Saharan Africa subsidiaries. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing plans and executing projects and initiatives that support the broader Company corporate communications and marketing strategies. Additionally, this role will be responsible for media and public relations in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Develop & manage corporate communication and media relations strategies.
• Identify challenges and emerging issues faced by the automotive sector, work with the leadership team to recognize internal and external communications opportunities and solutions and develop appropriate strategies to mitigate any future reputational risks.
• Manage corporate social media strategy leveraging media relations content and insights generated from social listening.
• Identify and implement partnerships & sponsorships opportunities with key entities, media and influencers to reach the business goals and corporate positioning in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Managing incidents and issues as they arise in the interest of protecting and building company's reputation.
• Manage crisis communication plans by developing and implementing response to issues to protect the reputation of the company.
• Developing executive-level content and thought leadership from concept to writing.
• Developing and managing appropriate media strategies, tactical plans and content in relation to corporate announcements and events.
• Researching and writing effective corporate media releases.
• Arranging / supporting / facilitating media training for senior management & board of management.
• Provide strategic key media relations services to the organisation in support of building a cohesive and bold Pan-African reputation, narrative and story.

Qualification requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism or related field

Experience needed

• 8-10 years of work experience in communication with extensive experience in corporate communications and media relations
• Proven Leadership experience
• Proven record of developing and executing effective corporate communication and media relations strategies
• Knowledge of the Communication and Media Channels with strong networking abilities
• Experience in interacting with stakeholders in government, the private sector, and media
• Experience in interacting with Executives at a strategic level
• Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Strong media relations and crisis communication experience
• Strategic thinking and planning skills
• Project Management
• Negotiation skills and budget management

Should you meet the minimum requirements, please forward your updated CV and supporting documents to (emailprotected)

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Communication Manager • Johannesburg, ZA

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Position is responsible for planning and implementing external communication activities that positively position, promote, strengthen, and protect the reputation of the company, its brands as well as Sub Saharan Africa subsidiaries. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing plans and executing projects and initiatives that support the broader Company corporate communications and marketing strategies. Additionally, this role will be responsible for media and public relations in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa Possible Tasks within this Role Develop & manage corporate communication and media relations strategies. Identify challenges and emerging issues faced by the automotive sector, work with the leadership team to recognize internal and external communications opportunities and solutions and develop appropriate strategies to mitigate any future reputational risks. Manage corporate social media strategy leveraging media relations content and insights generated from social listening. Identify and implement partnerships & sponsorships opportunities with key entities, media and influencers to reach the business goals and corporate positioning in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Managing incidents and issues as they arise in the interest of protecting and building company's reputation. Manage crisis communication plans by developing and implementing response to issues to protect the reputation of the company. Developing executive-level content and thought leadership from concept to writing. Developing and managing appropriate media strategies, tactical plans and content in relation to corporate announcements and events. Researching and writing effective corporate media releases. Arranging / supporting / facilitating media training for senior management & board of management. Provide strategic key media relations services to the organisation in support of building a cohesive and bold Pan-African reputation, narrative and story. Qualification requirements Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism or related field Experience needed 8-10 years of work experience in communication with extensive experience in corporate communications and media relations Proven Leadership experience Proven record of developing and executing effective corporate communication and media relations strategies Knowledge of the Communication and Media Channels with strong networking abilities Experience in interacting with stakeholders in government, the private sector, and media Experience in interacting with Executives at a strategic level Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal skills Strong media relations and crisis communication experience Strategic thinking and planning skills Project Management Negotiation skills and budget management Should you meet the minimum requirements, please forward your updated CV and supporting documents to (emailprotected) Create a job alert for this search Communication Manager • Johannesburg, ZA #J-18808-Ljbffr

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What Well Bring :

The Africa Head of Corporate Communications is responsible for building the external and internal reputation of the company as a global information and insights company that makes trust possible in global commerce. Taking a one TU approach in Africa it combines both TransUnion Africa (TUA) and Global Capability Centre Africa (GCCA) into a single corporate communications strategy and program of activity.

The role is responsible for overall corporate positioning of the business and leads communications across all our Africa regions for all internal and external communications activity which includes but isnt limited to proactive PR crisis / incident work internal communications and selected client communications that impact our corporate reputation.

This role unifies all TU entities and Africa regions activity and ensures consistency of message. Aligned to the TU global operating model and matrix structure the role will report to the Senior Director of Corporate Communications in Europe Africa and Asia and has a dotted line to the Senior Director of Marketing in Africa.

The role includes being the most senior in-region comms point of contact for Executives and Directors in both TUA and GCCA. It will need to navigate the unique features and stakeholders of the Africa market and the two entities (TUA and GCCA) and Africa regions we support (including Botswana Kenya Malawi Namibia Rwanda Eswatini and Zambia).

This role is integral to telling our story in region and has line management responsibility for direct reports across internal and external comms disciplines. This Africa Head of Corporate Communications is also able to draw on shared International and Enterprise-level resources these include but arent limited to writers designers social media experts additional agencies crisis communications and executive communication teams. It works with wider Enterprise teams to promote our mission and strategy and the value we bring to the markets we are in.

Hybrid position and will be required to work a few days per week in the office in Sandton

What Youll Bring :

• Develop and maintain TransUnions corporate communications strategy (internal and external) for all our Africa markets and entities (taking a one TU approach)
• Responsible for priority client communications that impact our corporate reputation
• In region strategic corporate communications counsel (to both our in-region exec but also to our global Corporate Affairs and Communications team)
• Sets annual goals and targets aligned to wider stakeholders and team / global reporting requirements (i.e. Corp Affairs and Comms and Marketing) ensuring an integrated approach to all activity
• Plan and coordinate activity around key topics and issues bringing together business-wide campaigns that focus on regulatory and industry-specific change. Ensure SLAs and other dependencies are managed and understood
• Support wider corporate and communications (and marketing) strategy including but not limited to product announcements research insights / thought leadership wider brand building activity partner and employer of choice programs
• Support the External Communications Manager in managing TransUnions PR agency in region (which supports corporate B2B and consumer work as needed) and other suppliers as required for specific projects etc.
• Develop talent providing coaching to direct reports and mentoring support across wider Corporate Affairs and Communications function
• Evolve KPI reporting and evaluation metrics in region and internationally as required (ensuring activity aligned to achieving wider strategic business goals)
• Maintain core materials necessary for the delivery of the ongoing corporate programme (e.g. overall strategy tactical / activity planners key message and briefing documents issues trackers etc. across Marketing and Corporate Affairs and Comms requirements)
• Strong media awareness opportunity spotting and providing insight to the wider business are key to this role (develop wider insight and feedback tools including enhanced competitor tracking) proactive and reactive press office activity as required
• Enhance and build greater capabilities for our internal communications activity in region (helping bring our business entities and regions closer together)
• Be a key member of the crisis / incident communications team / DIRT (Data Incident Response Team)
• Advise on wider related communication matters (speeches / events etc.) and provide ad-hoc consultancy advice directly to senior team and wider functions as required

Impact Youll Make :

Strong stakeholder management

Collaboration relationship building

Quick assimilation of complicated and technical information

Highly developed creativity

Highly analytical and numerate

Ability to multi-task

Communication and influence

Wider horizon planning

Strong media knowledge

Well organised self-starter

Project management

Wider experience of combined campaigning (especially in relation to public affairs and marketing)

Knowledge of wider marketing disciplines (including social media)

Knowledge / experience of internal comms best practice

Degree educated & relevant professional training

For positions based in South Africa preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the companys Employment Equity plan and targets.

Should you have not heard from us within 3 weeks from applying please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Please note it is a requirement of the Global Capability Centre Africa that you reside in a home that is fibre ready; and has space for you to be able to work comfortably and confidentially on a day-to-day basis for the purpose of your proposed employment. You can be based anywhere in South Africa that has fibre but will not be able to work in a location outside of South Africa.

A Minimum of a 100 Meg Fibre line is required should you be successful you will need to upgrade your line or install fibre in order to work effectively. This can be claimed back on a monthly basis.

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

TransUnion Job Title

Sr Manager Corporate Affairs and Communications

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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ICT Sales Executive

My client, a leading provider of integrated business solutions in Southern Africa, is looking for ICT Sales Executives.

Sales staff need to attend a compulsory sales meeting/training once a month in the Paarl office.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties:

1. Promote sales and secure orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach.
2. Demonstrate products to existing and potential customers and assist them in selecting those best suited to their needs.
3. Make telephone calls, in-person visits, and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
4. Research sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential.
5. Develop clear and effective written quotations for current and prospective customers.
6. Coordinate sales efforts with marketing, sales, account receipts, and logistics.
7. Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers in the assigned Rep Code Area to generate new business for the company’s products.
8. Attend to and expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints.

Product Knowledge and Further Development:

1. Keep up-to-date with new products, market conditions, advertising, and promotional trends through the reading of relevant literature and consulting with the marketing department.
2. Identify advantages and compare the organization’s products.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

1. Grade 12 and must have 4-5 years proven experience in this industry.
2. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand Afrikaans and English.
3. Tertiary Qualification in Sales/Marketing will be to applicants’ advantage.
4. Proven experience as a sales representative or other sales/customer service role.
5. Proven track record of successfully meeting sales quotas.
6. Valid License with own reliable transport.

Knowledge/Skills:

1. Ability to learn about products and services and present/describe/explain them to prospective clients.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Outgoing and not afraid to ‘put yourself out there’.
4. Able to handle rejection.
5. Outstanding negotiation skills with the ability to resolve issues and address complaints.
6. Ability to show initiative.
7. Self-motivated and dedicated.

Package & Remuneration

Package:

1. Basic Salary.
2. Commission.
3. Tablet with company software.
4. Medical, pension, funeral contributions.
5. OWN vehicle essential – submit a copy of your driver’s licence with your application.
6. OWN cell phone.

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