Principal Communications - HMM

at  SOUTH32

Date: 24 Oct 2024
Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490
Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

YOU WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE AND DEMONSTRATE CAPABILITY IN THE FOLLOWING:

• Must have a minimum 10 years in a senior communications role, including issues management and crisis communications;
• Demonstrable experience in managing end-to-end communications programs;
• Experience in the extractive sector, preferably in the Northern Cape.

THIS ROLE IS A PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION.

As a Principal Communications , you will be responsible to lead and manage all strategic communication requirements to support internal operational objectives, promote a positive reputation with local, district and provincial stakeholders and demonstrate South32’s commitment to fulfilling its stated purpose.

OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT AREN’T LIMITED TO:

• Strategic development of the MnSA Communications Plan (internal and external) in line with the South Africa Manganese business plan, and stakeholder and community plans;
• Execute all media engagement and communications in accordance with the South Africa Manganese Communications Plan and corporate requirements;
• Ensure alignment with and input from operational stakeholders, leadership, and the Corporate Affairs team;
• Ensure all communications content and materials are delivered in line with company procedures and protocols and adhere to the Corporate Affairs Standard and associated guidelines;
• Lead site-based crisis communications response and participate in Incident Management Teams when required;
• Lead local issues management and reputation management;
• Maintain all shared drives and document repository for South Africa Manganese Corporate Affairs.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE ARE:

• National Diploma or Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business or related discipline.
  South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
  Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net
  This advertisement will close on 06 November 2024.