Support the formulation of communication strategy and the annual communication plan; and conceptualise; plan; implement and monitor the Group Risk’s internal communications programmes with the objective of influencing the perceptions of targeted stakeholders
Job Responsibilities
Objective and Scope of work of the Communications and Branding Manager
Manage communication/ brand projects from the initial strategy stage to concept development, design execution (often illustration) and right through to final artwork.
Manage large quantities of data and reassemble it in an engaging format, through understanding all the stakeholders.
Spearhead digital marketing campaigns and social media efforts to enhance brand awareness.
Manage all aspects of communications coverage enterprise wide (including all subsidiaries) to ensure enhanced communication and collaboration.
Use existing tools/software that are approved by Nedbank, eg Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud.
Meet relevant communications guidelines to ensure compliance to the Nedbank brand and trademark policy.
Verbal and written engagement with internal stakeholders that promote the brand; marketing and business strategies and objectives, with the client at the centre.
Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with essential internal and external stakeholders to promote the communications objectives and enable the Group Risk voice in the market place (with the client and centre of all communication).
Develop and/or assist the development of communications strategies across the applicable/relevant spectrum of communications disciplines including: reputation management; media; public relations; internal communications; brand marketing; advertising; marketing; digital; social media and new media and production of materials to deliver on business objectives.
Work closely with internal teams to align brand strategies with overall business goals, fostering collaboration and synergy across departments.
Improve reports with the use of visual aids, such as graphs and infographics.
Apply integrated communications by using the relevant communications channels to enhance the communications mix and drive value.
Apply knowledge of the communications field; industry and trends by providing advice; inputs and recommendations on business strategies; marketing initiatives and plans and campaigns.
Manage communication/ design projects to improve business awareness/processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to communicate faster enterprise wide.
To help conceptualise and translate the strategic vision for the risk function and Nedbank strategy to an engaging format.
Essential Qualification
Essential qualifications required: Minimum: Bachelors’ Degree in Visual Communication or similar
Additional: Graphic Designer
Minimum Experience Level
The following minimum experience is required:
Three or more years as a Communications Manager with Graphic designing
Experience in corporate graphic design; communications; marketing; journalist or correspondent role
Development of Branding campaigns
Creating uniquely identifiable visual identities for business units or teams within
Experience in developing and implementing media; advocacy and marketing communication initiatives/campaigns
Experience working designing material for a bank/financial institution
Translating a corporate client’s message into effective visual communication
Execution abilities and capabilities
Writing and editing of copy; articles; press-releases; social media feeds; etc. Networking and relationship building skills
Working with stakeholders/groups to identify alternative solutions to enhance communication
Technical / Professional Knowledge
Communication Strategies
Governance, Risk and Controls
Writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design skills
Knowledge of the printing/publishing, broadcast, digital & social media industry practices & princip
Ability to apply Integrated Marketing Communications by optimally applying the relevant communicatio
Ability to apply creative acumen to written and visual concepts
Experience in developing and implementing media/ advocacy and/or communication campaigns
Ability to engage in a relevant and credible manner with internal and external stakeholders at vario
Knowledge and understanding of business and marketing strategies and applying this to communications
Company/Division/Cluster/Business Unit specific business knowledge
Behavioural Competencies
Customer/client awareness and maintaining service
Excellent communication, business writing and presentation skills. Informed about the latest acceptable trends in language use and report writing
Keep abreast and make use of the latest design and social media trends, best practices and technologies
Deadline-driven and meticulous about quality and detail
Must be able to work under pressure
Dedicated to continual development and learning in order to develop self and others
Align performance for success
Innovation and renewal
Team player
Interpersonal awareness and relationship building
Excellence orientation and high standards
Embrace and facilitate change
Eager to learn new skills
Effective planning, organisational and time management skills to coordinate work and resources and manage processes
Service excellence
People skills & managing staff, including large teams
Values-based (especially Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Client-driven, People-centred) and strong Ethics;
Inspiring Excellence (Constant enhancement and improvement)
Driving Execution
Digital: Tech savvy
Behavioural Competencies
Adaptability
Building Partnerships
Communication
Decision Making
Quality Orientation
Disclaimer
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Seniority level
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