Corporate Communications Manager Sub Saharan Africa

Corporate Communications Manager Sub Saharan Africa

Functional area: Communications

Country: South Africa

City: Jet Park, Gauteng

Company name: Atlas Copco Industrial SA (Pty) Ltd

Date of posting: Nov 11, 2024

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Your role

This position is to follow and support the Atlas Copco Group values of Interaction, Commitment and Innovation. The Communications Manager supports the Vice President Sub Saharan Africa Holding in all operations related to communications issues in the Sub Saharan Africa Region and should adhere to the Code of Conduct as per Atlas Copco Group guidance.

• Strengthen the value of the brands used by Atlas Copco Group in Sub Saharan Africa through focused, attractive and trustworthy communication.
• Support the region in Sub Saharan Africa on communications related issues.
• Sustainable Profitable Growth - Support this major goal through innovative communication development across the region.
• Work closely with the communication networks from Corporate, BA, Division and other Holdings to extend our communication footprint, efficiency and development.
• Oversee strategies and activities related to brand positioning, web presence, media relations, corporate publications, and coaching and quality control.
• Safeguard professional communications in Sub Saharan Africa by working closely with the General Managers in Customer Centers.
• Prioritize digital transformation.
• Oversee website developments of individual countries in the region.
• Enhance social media activities in the region.
• Collaborate with communications and HR in the region for employer branding initiatives.
• Support internal and external communications as well as corporate advertising.
• Facilitate competence development activities for communication managers in the region.
• Set up and improve the regional SharePoint and create a communication campaign for awareness and usage.
• Further develop ROMI within the region.
• Increase networking understanding within the group.
• Ensure establishment of local crisis committees and coordination when needed.
• Safeguard corporate responsibility and build relations locally with authorities and communities.
• Coordinate media relations, web communications, employer branding, brand positioning, and identity.

To succeed, you will need

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Qualification in relevant marketing and communications or related fields.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
• Ability to adapt to digitalization platforms.
• Service-minded with a high level of integrity.
• Collaborative, open-minded, and resourceful.
• Customer-oriented with strong planning and execution skills.

In return, we offer you

At Atlas Copco, we believe that passionate people create exceptional things. We encourage lifelong learning and want to see our people grow and develop new skills. We pride ourselves on a unique, friendly, family-like atmosphere and a culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior, and integrity.

This position is based in: Jet Park, Gauteng

Positions will be filled in line with Atlas Copco Industrial SA (Pty) Ltd Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Preference will be given to members of designated groups that are under-represented.

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