Transnet Vacancies 2022 Apply For Regional Corporate Affairs Manager Jobs In Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

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Operating Division : TPT Richards Bay DBT

Position Title : Regional Corporate Affairs Manager

Employee Group : Permanent

Department : Corp Affairs

Location : Richards Bay

Reporting To : Managing Executive: Richards Bay

Grade Level : D

Reference Number : 2021616

Position Purpose:

Provide stakeholder management strategic guidance and support to the Region while leading and managing relationships

with local media and communities.

• Employ cutting edge, targeted communication both internally and externally in support of the Region’s strategy and

business focus.

• Build and protect the Region’s reputation.

Position outputs:1. Develop and drive robust marketing and communication strategy for the Region for material stakeholders critical in

ensuring successful delivery of the Region’s strategy and key business priorities.
2. Manage critical reputational issues to ensure the Region’s reputation is protected.
3. Maintain and develop positive corporate image through protecting and developing corporate identity and brand.

4. Provide specialist advice to the management team on matters of communication and reputation.

5. Project Management – Lead and design events program and communication related project for the Region.
6. Implement Corporate Social Investments within the region in cooperation with other Transnet OD’s and the Transnet
Foundation.

7. Design and implement Media and Public Relations management strategy for the region. Review and guide management in

the provision of information to the media, public and stakeholders according to the policy and legislations.

8. Ensure adherence to Corporate Affairs department policies and procedures, e.g. Stakeholder Management, Media,

Corporate Identity, Advertising and social media.

9. In-put to Region business strategy through role of management committee member.

10. In-put to national Corporate Affairs strategy

11. Initiate, review and process for approval regional articles and/or material for publication, exhibitions and presentations e.

g. brochures, posters, videos, newsletters.

12. Manage subordinates by monitoring performance of and offer coaching and training.

13. Budget management and control over the region’s Corporate Affairs budget.
Qualifications & Experience:

• B Degree / Equivalent Qualification in Communications or related field.
• Honours / NQF Level 8 Qualification on Journalism / Marketing / Public Relations.
• 8 to 10 years’ experience in managing internal and external communications. 5 years must have been spent at

mid-management level.

Competencies:

Strategy & Sustainability
Strategic Thinking
Formulates strategies and business plans to achieve the overall organisations direction

Commercial Awareness
Keeps abreast of internal and external factors that can impact the business

Innovating
Generates new ideas or solutions by thinking “outside of the box”; reviews current processes or systems and identifies ways
to optimise them

Ethical & Inspirational Leadership

Inspiring People
Leads by example. Inspires, motivates and empowers team members to do their best.

Managing Talent
Provides clear direction and sets performance standards/requirements for the team

Leading Change
Leads and directs change initiatives.

Embracing Diversity
Leads and promotes equal opportunity and has an appreciation for diversity in the workplace

Business Performance and Delivery

Lead Business Performance
Leads the business to be more efficient and effective

Strategic Decision Making
Is decisive and takes full accountability for decisions

Business Acumen

Understands and deal with various business situation using obtained knowledge and a broad spectrum of expertise

Analysing
Thinks in a systemic way but is open to new approaches

Relationship Management

Communicating Effectively
Communicates the business strategy and objectives in a clear and manner

Collaborating and Networking
Build wide and effective relationships with people inside and outside of the organisation to help achieve the organisations
goals and objectives

Service Orientated
Leads by example; strives for a customer centric culture where everyone acts with the customer in mind

Persuading and Influencing
Is able to persuade and influence those around him/her for the benefit of achieving the organisations/department goals and
objectives. Identifies and influences key decision makers using strong persuasive techniques and creates a strong personal
impression that leads to buy in from others

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Leading Governance
Always work in the best interest of the organisation and aligns business practices to the ethical obligations and good
corporate governance

Leading Safety Practice
Leads safety practices by communicating, enforcing and supporting all safety standards and activities

Leading Risk Management
Identifies areas of risks and implements corrective actions to mitigate the impact of risks to ensure overall sustainability.

Personal Mastery

Learning and Applying Expertise
Dedicated to continuous learning and self-improvement

Resilience
Manages pressure effectively and copes well with criticism and setbacks.

Emotional Intelligence
Is aware of own leadership styles and is able to adapt style to enhance team and business performance

Vigour & Personal Drive
Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm. Works hard and shows energy and persistence to achieve high
quality results. Is a role model for others who strive for personal excellence