Senior Communication & Engagement- Cape Town

September 14, 2024

Sanlam

Bellville

OTHER

Key Responsibilities:

Collaboration and integration: Act as a key connector, fostering collaboration between the communications and marketing teams to ensure unified messaging and consistent brand representation across all channels.
Strategic engagement: Assist the development and execution of integrated communication and marketing strategies that align with our CVP and enhance our position as a thought leader in the employee benefits space and support the overall client experience.
Stakeholder communication: Assist in developing and delivering compelling narratives that effectively communicate our CVP to employees, employers, brokers and members to drive engagement and enable informed decision-making.
Content creation and management: Support the development of high-quality content for various platforms, including digital, print, and social media, ensuring that complex information is accessible and simplified for our audiences.
Campaign Management: Assist in the creation and implementation of multi-channel marketing campaigns that support product launches, employee and client engagement initiatives, as well as financial education initiatives for members.\
Analytics and Reporting: Use analytics and data-driven insights to measure the effectiveness of communication and marketing initiatives, continuously optimising strategies to improve outcomes.
Copywriting: Lead copywriting efforts to enhance storytelling, quality control in editing and proof reading of business communication into plain language

Requirements: Qualification and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree / NQF Level 7 qualification in Communications, Marketing, or related fields
5+ years of experience in a communication and marketing role, preferably within the employee benefits or financial services industry
Strong understanding of the employee benefits landscape and the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging messages
Advanced computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Adobe Creative Suite and Basic HTML coding
Proficiency in digital marketing tools, CRM systems, and analytics platforms.
Experienced in delivering Social Media campaigns
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and creativity
Exceptional collaboration skills with the ability to inspire and unify cross-functional teams.

Knowledge and Skills:

Enthusiastic, energetic attitude
A specialist who operates well in a small team
Well organised and able to work in a multi-tasked environment
Self-starter with the ability to use own initiative and invent solutions
Quality driven with a high level of attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to manage internal and external client expectations
Culturally sensitive and skilled at developing content for diverse audiences
An appetite for continuous development of own communication skills and expertise, and an eagerness to champion this learning internally

Personal Qualities:

Flexible and Adaptable - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Manages Complexity - Demonstrated ability and proven record to make complex decisions.

Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned to organisational goals

Core Competencies:

Cultivates Innovation by creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.
Client Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Drives Results - Consistently achieving results and meets deadlines, even under tough circumstances.
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Resilience - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

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.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity and our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available