Internal Communications Specialist Job at the GPAA in Pretoria

Job Title: Internal Communications Specialist

Government Pensions Administration Agency(GPAA)

R252,144 to R304,587 per anum( annual cost to company)

Ref: ICS/COMM/2013-09-1p)


Location: Pretoria



The internal communications Specialist will assist with internal communications for the GPAA.The incumbent will work with the communications team to develop key internal communications plan.He/she will provide guidance to develop innovative strategies for delivering effective employee communications within the GPAA.He/she will ensure consistency and standards for communications  reaching internal audience, levering the full array of communication channels available.



KEY RESULT AREAS:

The incumbent will be responsible for the following outputs:
-Developing and implementing internal tactical communication plans.
-Creating Messaging the increases understanding of the GPAA's strategic objectives.
Proactively engage in business units to identify primary communication needs.
Collaborating with business units and other key stakeholders on the development of communication plans that support the organisation'scurrent transformation initiative.
-playing a pivotal role in change management initiatives by executing communication plans.

-Working with the business to provide communication supporyfor awareness campaigns.
-Assessing current and building additional internal communication vehicle/platforms.
-Creating a superior employee experience and driving employee engagement through streamlined and effective internal communications.

-Measuring the impact of employee communication against key metrics.

- Researching and writing content for publications.
Working closely with the webmaster to maintain the day-to-day activities of the intranet, including timely refreshes of key pages.


Requirements:

- Recognize degree/diploma/three-year qualification in communications with majors in communications/Public Relations/ Journalism/English coupled with five years or more experience in employee communication, with at least three years in a managerial role. A professional post-graduate qualification would be advantageous.

- Valid driver's license.

-strong writing ,project management and decision-making skills.
- Strong sense of creativity with regards to communication.


Competencies:

-Impeccable communication skills in English ( written and verbal).
_ Ability to work in a high-energy ,fast paced environment .
- Exemplary Leadership, negotiation as well as presentations skill.
-Good attention to detail .
-Computer literate(Ms Word, Excel,Powerpoint, sharepoint, Adobe creative suite would be and advantage)
- Ability to manage internal publications and the intranet.
 -Background in managing internal publications and the intranet.

-In-depth knowledge of implementing and developing communication action plans and campaigns.


Candidates are requested to email a detailed CV to sandyjohnstoneonGPAA3@amroplandelahni.com

Requirements of applications: Must be submitted on form Z83.obtained from any public service Department


Closing Date : 11th November 2013