Principal Communications – HMM needed at South32

This role is a permanent full-time position.

• As a Principal Communications , you will be responsible to lead and manage all strategic communication requirements to support internal operational objectives, promote a positive reputation with local, district and provincial stakeholders and demonstrate South32’s commitment to fulfilling its stated purpose.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Strategic development of the MnSA Communications Plan (internal and external) in line with the South Africa Manganese business plan, and stakeholder and community plans;
• Execute all media engagement and communications in accordance with the South Africa Manganese Communications Plan and corporate requirements;
• Ensure alignment with and input from operational stakeholders, leadership, and the Corporate Affairs team;
• Ensure all communications content and materials are delivered in line with company procedures and protocols and adhere to the Corporate Affairs Standard and associated guidelines;
• Lead site-based crisis communications response and participate in Incident Management Teams when required;
• Lead local issues management and reputation management;
• Maintain all shared drives and document repository for South Africa Manganese Corporate Affairs.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum 10 years in a senior communications role, including issues management and crisis communications;
• Demonstrable experience in managing end-to-end communications programs;
• Experience in the extractive sector, preferably in the Northern Cape.

Qualifications for this role are:

• National Diploma or Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business or related discipline.