Purpose of Job

Create communications strategies for Sasol Mining initiatives, launches, events, and promotions in line with identified audiences and relevant stakeholders and according to set budget.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the delivery of robust communication and employee engagement plans for Sasol (Mining) and measurement against KPIs.
• Partner with and counsel leaders and subject experts across mining operations and drive the execution of communication deliverables against agreed objectives.
• Collaborate and partner with peers and BU counterparts and provide strategic oversight in the development and execution of mining-wide or region-specific programmes, events and initiatives.
• Craft professional content for a variety of channels/platforms and manage assigned communication tools, channels and platforms, while ensuring adherence to governance guidelines and processes for the distribution of content
• Allocate needed budget to reach communication goals.
• Oversee implementation and execution of events and exhibitions organised by Sasol Group.
• Drive and promote special events and functions.
• Plan and manage design, content, and production of all communication materials.
• Work with designated departments to generate new ideas and strategies to improve communications strategy.
• Oversee responses to communication-related issues and incidents promptly.
• Continuously benchmark and share best practices to enhance Group communications.
• Lead a communication team.

Formal Education

• Bachelors Degree in Communication
• Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous

Working Experience

• 9+ relevant years
• Relevant work experience in mining or similar type environment