{"id":20442,"date":"2015-01-21T12:46:37","date_gmt":"2015-01-21T10:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=20442"},"modified":"2015-01-21T12:46:37","modified_gmt":"2015-01-21T10:46:37","slug":"philips-south-africa-manager-communications-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/philips-south-africa-manager-communications-brand.html","title":{"rendered":"Philips South Africa: Manager: Communications & Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"
Job Details<\/div>\n

Employer: Phillips
\nJob Description – Manager: Communications & Brand \u2013 Africa (Based in South Africa or Kenya) (132713)<\/p>\n

Job Description
\nManager: Communications & Brand \u2013 Africa (Based in South Africa or Kenya)<\/p>\n

About Philips
\nPhilips is a multinational companythat is sharpening its strategic focus by establishing two, market-leading companies in HealthTech and Lighting solutions. Our company in HealthTech will enable Philips to capitalize on the convergence of professional health care and consumer end-markets across the health continuum, from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment, recovery and home care. Our company in Lighting solutions will target attractive opportunities in lighting, building on Philips\u2019 market leadership in LED lamps, luminaires and connected lighting systems & services.<\/p>\n

Philips is a public company listed at the New York and Amsterdam stock exchange. Philips is active in more than 100 countries around the globe. It\u2018s headquarters are in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n

About Philips Africa<\/strong>
\nPhilips Africa comprises all 54 countries of Africa, from the Cape to Cairo, and from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. Philips Africa is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and it has presence in seven other African countries, in the cities of Accra, Algiers, Casablanca, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi and Tunis. Philips Africa is definitely one of the growth drivers for Philips.<\/p>\n

Title: Manager: Communications & Brand \u2013 Africa (Based in South Africa or Kenya)<\/p>\n

Reporting Line: Head of Communications and the Head of Brand & Digital – Africa<\/p>\n

Main Purpose of the role
\nReporting to the Head of Communications and the Head of Brand & Digital, the Manager Communications & Brand \u2013 Africa will define and guide the strategy for integrated (internal and external) communications, website content, stakeholder and public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate the brand messaging of Philips Africa. The manager corporate communications will work closely with a peer group of marketing, brand and digital experts within the organization as the communications partners and PR agencies on a variety of strategic initiatives.<\/p>\n

Accountabilities
\nDefine and execute communications strategies and tactics for building the brand reputation of Philips Africa including Philips healthtech and lighting working closely with the head of communications, head of brand & digital andbusiness marketing teams.<\/p>\n

Lead the generation and adaptation of online content that engages audience segments and leads to measurable action. Decide who, where, and when to disseminate.<\/p>\n

Coordinate webpage maintenance\u2014ensure that new and consistent information (article links, stories, and events) is posted regularly on intranet\/ internet<\/p>\n

Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, and Philips Africa\u2019s intranet\/ internet sites<\/p>\n

Develop and maintain platforms for multi-stakeholder relationship building with top\u2013level media and other relevant stakeholders.<\/p>\n

Align resources to achieve the communications strategy, including staff, budgets and a roadmap of activities.<\/p>\n

Track and measure the level of engagement within the network over time<\/p>\n

Coordinate and organize annual meetings that engage the network\u2019s discreet audiences<\/p>\n

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Qualification<\/strong>
\nMatric \/ Grade 12 or SAQA Accredited Equivalent
\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or English (Essential)
\nProfessional marketing qualification will be an added advantage<\/p>\n

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Experience:
\nAt least 6 – 8 years related communications experience (Essential)
\nCommunications experience in a midsize to large corporate setting preferred; background in professional services or PR \/ Creative agency experience a plus
\nKnowledge of the Africa continent crucial
\nAble to demonstrate ability to generate owned media and relationships with tier 1 media across Africa will be an added advantage
\nKnowledge of the NGO \/ Not for profit ecosystem on the continent will be required
\n50% travel required mainly in Africa<\/p>\n

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Skills, Knowledge & Abilities<\/strong>
\nHighly proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint (required)
\nExperience with website content management and social media (required)
\nExperience with SharePoint preferred; HTML a plus
\nExcellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills
\nStrong editorial judgment and effective decision-making
\nStrong strategic thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills
\nWillingness to try new ideas; highly creative
\nExceptional attention to detail and commitment to work quality; strives for continuous improvement
\nTeam player, with ability to succeed in a highly collaborative environment
\nAbility to work effectively under pressure, in a fast-paced environment
\nThorough command of best practices in internal communications
\nStrong people skills; ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels<\/p>\n

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Employment Equity
\nThe Company\u2019s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
\nAs an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.<\/p>\n

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Job:\u00a0Administrative
\nPrimary Location:\u00a0South Africa-ZAF-GP-Johannesburg
\nOrganization:\u00a0Market Africa Marketing (50173831)
\nSchedule:\u00a0Full-time
\nTravel:\u00a0-Yes, 50 % of the Time
\nJob Number:\u00a0-132713
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How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click here to apply online<\/a><\/p>\n

Apply before Friday, January 23, 2015<\/span>Companies may expire jobs at their own discretion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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