Internal Marketing and Events Specialist

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Sanlam

Midrand

ZAR 200 000 - 300 000

Be among the first applicants.

3 days ago

Job description

Who are we?

At MiWay, our purpose is to enable people to live their way. We understand that life is not just about "things" but the meaning that those things bring to your life. We believe that technology and innovation have infinite possibilities when it's inspired by humans. Therefore, we focus on our clients' needs; finding new ways to simplify their lives and how they do things. We give them products, services, and solutions that enable them to live and enjoy life on their own terms – in their own way. Agile values and principles are strongly embedded in our culture, and they are at the core of how we make decisions and how we approach adding value within the company.

What will you do?

The Internal Marketing and Events Specialist will manage the implementation of the internal communications calendar and ensure the internal communications plan is aligned with the broader strategy and culture plan. You will work closely with stakeholders, supporting various departments to drive employee communication and activities that encourage Miway’s service culture. Identify and implement engagements and communications opportunities to connect leadership with employees to ensure that staff across all locations are actively engaged and feel included. Liaise with and manage third-party suppliers to ensure high-quality and cost-effective service delivery.

The Specialist will create awareness and drive buy-in on pertinent business issues and employee engagement activities:

Plans and implements internal and external events
Coordinates company-wide internal communication using multiple channels and platforms

Minimum Qualification and Skills Required

Marketing/Communication/PR/Journalism degree or equivalent
Proven track record (+5 years of experience) of developing corporate communications and internal marketing activities.
Proven experience in creating and executing internal communications, campaigns, and events.
Ability to identify and analyse business and audience needs to deliver messages via the most appropriate mix of channels.
Proactive nature with the ability to work independently and flexibly.
Fluency in English with creative writing ability that has a strong adherence to business English grammatical standards.
Superior collaboration and interpersonal skills
The ability to confidently interface, brief and lead conversations with all levels of employees and cross-functional teams.

Minimum Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in the successful implementation of internal marketing activities and campaigns
Minimum 5 years’ experience in successfully executing events from end-to-end
Minimum 5 years’ experience in writing various forms of corporate communications for multiple channels

Deliverables include, but will not be limited to:

Creating engaging content using the most relevant and appropriate communication channels
Developing messaging and internal communications plans for company updates, key initiatives and campaigns, and other business topics
Developing and executing on events that deliver world-class experience
Ensuring the timely dissemination of internal communication
Activating internal marketing activities to keep our employees informed, engaged, and enthused
Implementing Internal Marketing and employee engagement activities
Driving employee understanding, knowledge, and buy-in to the strategic direction of the business
Executing engagement sessions and communications opportunities to connect leadership with employees
Working closely with the HR and Learning & Development teams to facilitate the delivery of employee communications campaigns
Working closely with the Client Experience team to drive communication and activities that drive our service culture
Executing both virtual and in-person staff events, roadshows, connection sessions, workshops, etc.
Managing third-party suppliers, including agencies and designers to ensure timely, on-brief and high-quality output
Support and assist with other marketing activities, as required.

Event Management:

Planning and Coordination:

Organize and execute internal events such as employee recognition ceremonies, team-building activities, holiday parties, leadership summits, and training workshops.

Vendor Management:

Source and manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and venues, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with budgetary constraints.

Logistics Oversight:

Handle event logistics, including budgeting, scheduling, registration, attendee tracking, and on-site execution.

Post-Event Analysis:

Conduct evaluations to measure event success, gathering feedback to enhance future events.

Personal Attributes:

BE KIND
Proactive, self-motivated, and highly organized.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and hierarchies.
Passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture.

Skills:

Project Management:

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines.

Creative and Strategic Thinking:

Strong capability to ideate and execute innovative campaigns and events that resonate with diverse audiences.

Technical Proficiency:

Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), communication platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Slack), and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello).

Communication Skills:

Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

Attention to Detail:

Ensures accuracy and consistency in messaging and branding across all materials.

Competencies Required

Proven track record of internal marketing, event and campaign execution
Ability to collaborate across various team functions
Excellent stakeholder relationship management
Exemplary behaviour and attitude in being a MiWay Brand Ambassador and Values Custodian
Ability to lead, motivate and inspire self and others
Good analytical ability and execution
Ability to work under pressure
Great communication skills
Great execution track record

Knowledge and Skills

Strategic leadership and engagement
Create Communication Strategy/plan (both internal and external)
Execute Communication Strategy/plan
Content generation, editing and copywriting
Assists in budgeting, expense management of communications budget

Personal Attributes

Communicates effectively - Contributing through others
Manages complexity - Contributing through others
Plans and aligns - Contributing through others
Business insight - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
Customer focus - Contributing through others
Drives results - Contributing through others
Collaborates - Contributing through others
Being resilient - Contributing through others

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.