Murray & Roberts: Communications Officer

Murray & Roberts Power & Energy invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Communications Officer for Kusile Project reporting to the Operations Director. The project entails the building of 6 x 780 MW Coal Fired Super Critical Boiler for the coal fired Kusile Power Station to be erected at the Kusile Site at Mpumalanga ,Witbank, South Africa.

Minimum Requirements…

EXPERIENCE:

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

·       NQF 7

·       Degree level qualification or equivalent preferably in a Communications related subject

·       At least 2 years of experience working in the field of communications and ability to demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of communications activities

·       Proven and demonstrable experience working with a wide range of media

·       Proven and demonstrable experience producing and editing publications

·       Experience managing budgets

·       An understanding of South Africa’s Labour Environment

·       Project Management experience

·       Experience writing in different formats for diverse audiences

·       Computer literacy

o   Advanced MS Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel (strongly required)

o   Content Management Systems (an advantage)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

An enthusiastic and innovative person required to fill the role of a Communication Specialist. They will be responsible for the development, maintenance and execution of the company’s Communications strategy with a specific focus on high performing teams and two way line driven communication. A key aspect of the role is to work closely with the Employee Relations Specialist to support the implementation and longevity the Company’s Employee Relations Operating Model.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·     Support, implement and continuous update company Communications strategy which enables effective multi-level communication, in compliance with communication requirements, including engagement structures specified in the labour agreements
·        Implement and report on progress of Communications strategy on a weekly, monthly and annual basis
·        Manage the production of internal communications publications and materials, including: Supervisor’s Briefs, Employees Briefs, Newsletter, etc.
·        Plan and arrange communication forums including Town Halls, Staff Forums, etc.
·        Support and monitor Strategic Drivers reporting structures for all platforms and depatments
·        Support and monitor Union-Management Engagement meetings
·        Responsible for the communications function in strategic projects
·        Stakeholder management
·        Assist with other ad hoc Communication projects
·        Assist with Communication training when the need arises
·        Conduct a quarterly survey and adapt Communication Strategy Development

COMPETENCY PROFILE:

ATTRIBUTES: