Job Description

Who are we?

MiWay is a direct financial services company. We are passionate about service excellence, convenience and offering our clients superior value products. Our Vision is to be a world-class direct financial services business that offers a complete array of services under one convenient umbrella - all managed online. Category winners of the Mail & Guardian Top Companies Reputation Awards in 2014, as well as the Deloitte Best Company to Work For Survey 2011 and 2012 - were are passionate about our people. We are positive that with the right people on board, we will continue to grow and give our clients the freedom to do things their way - free from worry and most importantly at peace with all the xe2x80x9cwhat-ifsxe2x80x9d of the world. Company values that every employee subscribes to are: Energy, Freedom, Accountability and Attitude. The ideal candidate is one who has the courage to be bold and subscribes to MiWay's core values! Do you have a positive attitude, love a challenge, treat your colleagues with respect and look for solutions, not problems? If yes, then MiWay is the place for you!

Qualification and Experience

• Relevant Degree in Marketing with a concentration in marketing, communications, or journalism
• Minimum four (5) years' experience in Communications and/or Internal Communications and Employee Engagement

What will you do?

The position of Internal Marketing Specialist exists in MiWay. The primary goal of this role is to create and execute effective communication strategies that foster a transparent, informed, and engaged work environment within MiWay. We are looking for a communication maestro with a flair for crafting messages that resonate and inspire. Someone with a knack for turning complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives and turning events into memorable experiences.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the development and implementation of internal marketing strategies that amplify MiWay's culture, purpose, and values.
• Craft compelling and informative content for various internal communications channels (SPO, email, newsletters, face-to-face workshops, etc.)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather content and ensure accuracy in messaging.
• Plan and execute communication campaigns around key initiatives, events, and milestones.
• Monitor and analyze the impact of communication efforts, making data-driven adjustments as needed.
• Assist with the implementation of all EVP and Culture strategies.
• Collaborate with HR, Learning & Development teams, and other functions on content development, creative writing, and curation.
• Plan, coordinate, and drive the implementation of internal events and employee engagements.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by GM for Internal Marketing or HOD.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Relevant Degree in Marketing with a concentration in marketing, communications, or journalism
• Minimum four (5) years' experience in Communications and/or Internal Communications and Employee Engagement
• A creative thinker who can bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong project management skills, able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as an integral member of the team while maintaining effective working relationships with other stakeholders.
• Superior collaboration and interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management.
• Proactive ability to identify and understand the needs of employees and leadership of the organisation with the ability to follow through on developing solutions to address those needs.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.

Knowledge and Skills

Client requirements

Planning and implementation of marketing startegy

Market research

Reporting and Administration

Project and quality management

Personal Attributes

Interpersonal savvy - Contributing through others

Decision quality - Contributing through others

Plans and aligns - Contributing through others

Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. Deadline to Apply 14 September 2023.

At MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.

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