Job Description

What will you do?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Integrated Communications & Relations Coordinator within Santam Specialist Solutions.
What will make you successful in this role?
Key responisbilities:
Public Relations (International)

• Liaison with respective media agencies in the international spectrum with a view to building the company's market position as thought leaders and experts.
• Co-ordination of press releases and articles internally with product heads and company spokespeople.
• Co-ordination of advertising opportunities

Digital platforms

• Liaise with the necessary Santam Comms teams for the curation and strategic positioning of activities across platforms.
• Curate and provide content via the approapriate channels regarding the celebration of people milestones, awareness days, and company-led initiatives in line with organisational values.

Events and Activation Support

• Coordinate logistics for international and local activations, from stakeholder forums and recognition events to training sessions and internal experiences.
• Manage end-to-end event support via the Santam Events Team to include venue sourcing, catering, vendor coordination, registration, and on-the-day execution.
• Maintain and update stakeholder invitation lists, databases, and attendance records across regions.
• Being present at marketing events in order to manage and oversee event as well as reviews to adapt future events.
• Co-ordination of registration process at events where necessary
• Managing CPD accreditation process with the Financial Planning Institute.

Material & Asset Coordination

• Coordinate the development, localisation, and distribution of materials used for stakeholder engagement, presentations, and training.
• Maintain a central repository of high-quality, approved content and assets to support internal and external engagements.
• Support content briefing and light production of videos, decks, and communications toolkits where relevant.

Corporate Relations Materials

• Coordinate the sourcing and distribution of stakeholder-facing items such as welcome packs, relationship collateral, and branded materials in alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure all materials are procured through approved providers and are aligned to agreed visual and operational standards

Employee Engagement Initiatives

• Support the delivery of recognition and internal connection initiatives, including team experiences, awareness campaigns, and engagement activations.
• Oversee planning and execution of staff events (e.g., team days, cultural observances, year-end functions) in collaboration with internal teams and service providers.
• Facilitate staff involvement in organisational citizenship and culture-building initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Marketing or Business Management
• 5-7 years of experience
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Financial Acumen
• Track record for handling high pressure work environment
• Computer Literacy
• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle

Skills

• Administrative Skill
• Analytical and decisive
• Attention to Detail
• Client Orientation
• Communication Skills including negotiation
• Creativity
• Follow Up
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organisational Awareness
• Planning and Organising
• Teamwork

Skills Required