About the position
Role Summary
The incumbent will operationalise and deliver the day-to-day marketing, communications and stakeholder engagement activities required to enhance awareness, visibility and understanding of the Transformation Fund. In addition, will ensure high-quality execution, timely delivery and consistent brand alignment to support the the company's broader Transformation Fund rollout plan and stakeholder mobilisation efforts.
Outputs
- Project approach & working model
- Be embedded within the the companys Marketing & Communications team and Transformation Fund PMO.
- Be on-site at the company offices as required for collaboration, content sign-offs and stakeholder briefings.
- Participate in weekly status meetings and provide regular progress updates.
- Work in alignment with the company's CI, messaging framework, content formats and approval processes.
- Focus on execution, coordination and content production.
- Scope of Work and Core Deliverables
- Campaign Execution & Content Roll-Out
- Consistently produce high-quality communications output.
- Implement the Transformation Fund communications calendar (weekly, monthly, thematic) across all channels.
- Draft, edit and design day-to-day content including:
? Press statements, media alerts and talking points,
? Social media posts, captions and graphics (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram),
? Internal staff updates and stakeholder newsletters,
? Website/microsite updates (news items, FAQs, downloads).
- Ensure content adheres to the company CI, tone and Transformation Fund key messages.
- Manage approvals, version control and content sign-off workflows.
- Seamless coordination across the Transformation Fund workstreams.
- Media Relations & Publicity
- Increase visibility and credibility of the Transformation Fund and strengthen media presence and stakeholder awareness.
- Conduct daily media monitoring and compile short weekly summaries where required.
- Draft, refine and distribute approved press releases.
- Arrange and facilitate media interviews, briefings and coverage opportunities.
- Build and maintain media lists, journalist contact sheets and sector-specific databases.
- Prepare media kits, Q&As, fact sheets and CEO/spokesperson briefing notes.
- Track media pickup, sentiment and impact.
- Digital Presence & Social Media Management
- Support day-to-day management of the Transformation Fund's digital platforms:
? Posting and scheduling social media content,
? Updating website/microsite pages (content, documents, banners),
? Community management (responses, FAQs, inbox management) in consultation with the company.
- Compile weekly digital analytics with insights and actionable recommendations.
- Identify opportunities for optimisation (timing, creative, messaging, channel mix).
- Improve digital engagement metrics.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Event Support
- Provide communication support for stakeholder roadshows, summits, roundtables or provincial engagements.
- Manage event-related tasks including:
? Media invites, RSVP lists and guest communication,
? Branding requirements, banners, signage and collateral,
? Photography/videography coordination,
? Webinars and online information sessions.
- Compile post-engagement communication such as minutes, summaries or follow-up emails.
- Develop presentation decks, briefing packs, toolkits and messaging documents for stakeholder interactions.
- Collateral Development & Production Management
- Coordinate design, layout and production of:
? Brochures, flyers, fact sheets, FAQs,
? Posters, banners, pull-ups and branded templates,
? Multimedia content (short videos, scripts, photo briefs).
- Ensure consistent visual identity for the Transformation Fund and alignment with the company brand standards.
- Reporting, Documentation & Analytics
- Produce monthly progress reports,
- Submit a final close-out report at the end of the 3-6 months period, consolidating:
? Performance metrics
? Impact achieved
? Lessons learned
? Content archive and handover materials for continuity.
Experience / Skills Required
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Marketing and Communications, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity,
- Experience in the financial services sector is essential,
- Proven success in developing and implementing impactful marketing strategies that drive brand awareness and enhance customer engagement,
- Strong leadership and team-building skills,
- In-depth experience in designing and executing marketing strategies across various channels,
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills,
- Strong ability to develop and deliver innovative marketing solutions,
- Proficient in budget planning and financial oversight,
- Deep understanding of marketing tools and techniques to enhance organisation's visibility, reputation and public profile,
- Strategic and creative thinker with a flair for brand storytelling and innovation,
- Experience in representing an organisation at public engagements and industry events,
- Creative thinker with proven experience of working on diverse and wide-ranging communication strategies including all forms of media,
- Broad expertise in multi-platform communication strategies, including digital, print and social media,
- Quick to learn and adopt new platforms and technologies.
- Strong PR, media relations and content development capability
- High-quality writing, editing and messaging skills
- Social media management experience (corporate/government)
- Stakeholder engagement and event coordination
- Ability to work in a structured, fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with government communication and transformation narratives is advantageous
Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent Communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Cognitive competencies
- Creativity/ Innovation
- Aesthetic Judgement
- Strategic thinking with a results-oriented approach
- Solution orientated and can think outside the box
Intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies
- Flexible and adaptable
- Confident
- Dynamic and energetic
- Adaptable and resilient
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Strong collaborator and team player
Leading / managing competencies
- Talent development and management
- Project management and organisational skills
- Budget management experience
- Planning and Organising
Desired Skills:
- Commucation
- Microsoft
- Communication Strategies
Desired Work Experience:
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