Job Description

Job Overview

Business Segment:

Insurance & Asset Management

Location:

ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Ref ID:

80387143A-0001

Date Posted:

9/3/2025







Grow and contribute to SBSA/BUs reputation, brand and image, through Public Relations strategies and plans by building media/PR relationships and leveraging PR/media knowledge and experience. To drive positive and proactive media/ brand and reputation outcomes for the bank / BU, through strategic relationship management, campaign planning and implementation, external communication plans, content development, in order to enhance the reputation of the bank and realise commercial benefits.



Qualifications

Type of Qualification:

First Degree

Field of Study:

Communication, Public Relations



Experience Required

PR & External Communications



7-10 years' experience and exposure in the financial services industry.

Experience in dealing with diverse media outlets and demonstrate experience in interacting with media.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in using PR and media monitoring tools.

An established network of media contacts is an advantage.

Good team player and collaborator.

Demonstrable problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Checking Things

Embracing Change

Examining Information

Interpreting Data

Meeting Timescales

Producing Output

Providing Insights

Pursuing Goals

Showing Composure

Taking Action

Team Working

Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Brand Reputation Management

Crisis Communication

Environmental Scanning

Financial Acumen

Leadership to Stakeholder Engagement

Managing Corporate Identity

Media and Public Relations

Target Audience Engagement

Writing and Editing

Please note:

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