Job Description

POSITION/TITLE : NSA Communication Lead

GRADE : G5 / EVP-5

DIVISION : Corporate Affairs

DEPARTMENT : Corporate Communications

PURPOSE / DETAILS OF THE JOB

Purpose of the Job

• Create and execute an integrated, multi-disciplinary internal and communication strategy, including plant communications; and
• Coordinate internal communication projects and events in consultation with cross functional teams and relevant stakeholders.

Key performance Indicators:

• Manage communications projects and events in line with the internal and plant communications strategy, including the coordination of plant tours.
• Strengthens and protect Nissan Brand Power and Company reputation with employees, including driving employee engagement and pride.
• Help to solve key strategic and operational communication issues within the internal environment.
• Support the development of customer and other engagement via new digital and experiential initiatives
• Develop internal communications programme that support management communications with employees, including supporting the employee survey drive.
• Oversee the management of the electronic photo library and video archive, and other materials.
• Conceptualize and source content, and manage the internal comms channels including newsletters, electronic media etc.
• Create messaging and be-spoke content for leadership communication with employees (leadership messages, videos, meetings, speeches, etc.)
• Set up feedback loops on communications effectiveness via surveys, focus groups. Analyze and make recommendations

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum qualification: A Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree in Communications or related field from a recognized tertiary institution
• 8 -10 years experience in internal communications in a large corporate environment.
• Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry would be an advantage

BACKGROUND / KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to operate at ALL levels internally and externally
• Communication skills for all different stakeholders.
• Relationship building ability especially at senior corporate levels
• Ability to manage in a matrixed environment
• Strategic thinking
• Budget Compilation and Management

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

CRITICAL SKILLS

• Very strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills
• Motivational
• Networking skills
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills

CRITICAL ATTRIBUTES

• Business Acumen
• Cross functional
• Transformational
• Outgoing personality
• Well connected
• Resilient
• Performance Orientated

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES

The ability to design and execution of an internal communications activities. Strong creative, strategic, analytical ,organizational and personal rapport with people. Successful experience writing and making presentations. Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications. Strong oral and written communications skills. Ability to manage multiple projects at a time. Ability to quickly grasp and understand business issues to provide strong advice and strategic counsel to leadership Strong project and process management including planning and budgeting and working to deadlines

Gauteng South Africa

Nissan