Job Description
Role overview
Reporting to the Group Head of Marketing, Corporate Affairs and Communication, the Corporate Affairs Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance the OM corporate brand and reputation. The Corporate Affairs Manager is responsible for supporting enrolments and client service, government and media relations, issues and crisis management, the production of flagship publications, and other key marketing and communications collateral.
In this role, the Manager plays a key advisory role to the Group Company Secretary/ Legal Counsel and is also responsible for internal communications, and the performance and development of a small team.
Key Result Areas
- Develop and implement the annual Corporate Marketing and Communications Strategy as part of the Old Mutual’s overall strategic plan, in support of key business goals of the company.
- Manage reputation, identifying and mitigating issues that may concern the organization in advance, and managing and reporting on complaints received by the organisation.
- Support the development and implementation of the Old Mutual social responsibility strategy.
- Lead the development and execution of the organization’s CSR strategy, in collaboration with EA Marketing.
- Build and nurture strategic partnerships for shared value and fundraising opportunities.
- Engaging with institutions and authorities of communities to identify projects
- Stakeholder relations with the identified institutions and partners for strategic of projects
- Develop and implement crisis management strategies to safeguard and sustain positive reputation for the organization.
- Preparation & evaluation of project proposals, briefs and reports for presentation to the Old Mutual Management and Board of Trustees
- Budget monitoring to ensure proper management of expenditure
- Coordinate with procurement and finance to ensure timely preparation of invoices, LPO’s, payments and grants
- Ensure timely submission of financial statements and audit reports to management.
- Monitor funding and fund-raising processes with strategic partnerships for shared value
- Negotiate agreements and manage relationships with strategic partners
- Manage compliance and delivery based OML Group STR Policy deliverables.
- Drive staff engagement in collaboration with the Group’s Human Capital team for a strong organisational culture
- Stakeholder sensitization of Old Mutual’s plans and creation of advocates across the Group and its subsidiaries.
- Ensuring visibility for the Old Mutual Group internally and externally through effective utilisation of relevant traditional and digital media channels
- Managing the Stakeholder Relations calendar; events, management and meetings
- Work with relevant teams to ensure compliance.
Required Experience
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required
- At least 5 years relevant experience
- Experience in the financial services industry is an added advantage.
Educational Requirement
- A first degree in Communications, International Relations, Marketing, or a related field from a recognized university.
- A relevant professional qualification e.g. Corporate Citizenship Certificate will be an added advantage.
Skills And Competencies
Technical Skills:
- Shows strong concern for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness
- Must be a strategic thinker with strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently on projects in a fast-paced environment
- Highly motivated, flexible and adaptable nature.
- Demonstrate good communication and leadership skills with high personal integrity
- Proven analytical skills
- Organises time efficiently with the ability to prioritize work on a wide range of deliverables at once
- High levels of energy, drive, creativity and innovation
- Good business acumen and good understanding of the market
- Self-starter who shows initiative and is able to work under minimal supervision
Generic Competencies:
- Planning and Organising
- Analytical Thinking & Risk Management
- Process Discipline and Quality Orientation
- Decision Making
- Business Acumen
- Strategic Orientation
- Result Orientation
- Developing Self/Others
- Culture sensitivity on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Carries out public relations activities that facilitate communication of the organisation’s message to internal and external publics. Analyses information to draft articles, press releases, and internal and external communications, including management speeches and parts of annual reports as outlined by others. Possesses sound experience and carries out projects with little direction and with periodic review of progress and results.
Responsibilities
Public/Government Relations Campaign Planning
Develop tactical public relations campaigns to assist in the achievement of public relations goals.
Public/Government Relations Campaign Management
Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers; act as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract to deliver successful public relations and government relations campaigns.
Public/Government Relations Campaign Execution
Execute a public relations, government relations, regulation, and registration plan for a particular product, service, or specialty area while working within established systems.
Stakeholder Engagement
Contribute to stakeholder engagement by identifying stakeholders; by finding out their needs, issues, and concerns; and by reacting to these needs, issues, and concerns, arranging meetings and events and drafting supporting materials to promote understanding and commitment.
Document Preparation
Edit document in line with organizational style guidelines and prepare information for publication.
Document Management
Create a global, company-wide document management system and ensure compliance with it.
Project Management
Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
Events Planning and Delivery
Plan and deliver events on schedule and within budget, meeting all deadlines and coordinating activities of all other parties involved in the design, development, sales, marketing, and delivery of the events.
Operational Compliance
Maintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organization’s policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards. Or identify, within the team, patterns of noncompliance with the organization’s policies and procedures and with relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, taking appropriate action to report and resolve these and escalating issues as appropriate.
Personal Capability Building
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
External Communications
Execute a communications plan within established systems and procedures.
Skills
Action Planning, Action Planning, Business Marketing, Campaign Development, Campaign Management, Commercial Acumen, Communications Strategy, Computer Literacy, Data Compilation, Deliverables Management, Desktop Publishing (DTP), External Communication, Government Relations, Internal Communications, Management Reporting, Managing Stakeholder Expectations, Marketing, Media Relations, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Organizing Meetings, People Management, Policies & Procedures, Presenting Solutions, Project Schedule Management {+ 3 more}
Competencies
Action Oriented
Balances Stakeholders
Collaborates
Decision Quality
Ensures Accountability
Interpersonal Savvy
Situational Adaptability
Tech Savvy
Education
NQF Level 5 – Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent
Closing Date
16 December 2024 , 23:59
