COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER – KBL

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
In partnership with: Closing Date:
Friday, 2 February, 2018

Job Category: Marketing, Advertising and PR
Job Location: Gaborone

At KBL, we understand that our success depends on the calibre and skills of our people. We strive to attract and retain employees with the right skills and attributes to help grow our business and its people. We equally understand that we need to create an environment in which employees feel valued and support our 10 principles, strategies and priorities. We believe that a highly engaged workforce, imbued with a passion for our brands, is a key competitive advantage. KBL is an Equal Opportunities employer and is inviting applications for the above positions.

 

Job Purpose:

To manage the corporate internal and external communications activities to develop a positive reputation for KBL by developing and executing globally aligned traditional and social media plans to achieve the business objectives.

Support the Director Legal &Corporate Affairs in setting, and delivering, the external communications strategy for KBL, including crisis communications. Oversees the day-to-day implementation of the internal and external communications strategy across the business.

 

Key roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage the external communications function, both traditional and digital media, in support of the Africa Zone approach

• Manage the development of a positive reputation of the Africa Zone, including KBL, through issue management, developing KBL’s corporate identity and brand as well as engaging on how the Africa brand will evolve over time

• Keep abreast of relevant news/media reports that may affect KBL

• Develop a crisis communications plan and manage the crisis communications agenda

• Execute the PR strategies and plans which are aligned with the global positioning of our company

 

• Develop and execute social media strategy and monitor proactive campaigns and reactive responses

• To prepare and update KBL external communications tools: press releases, holding statements, Q&A’s, position papers, presentations, etc;

• To organize press meetings, trips, events, press conferences and site visits for journalists when required;

• To provide communications support and advice to local communication contacts in accordance with the Global Media Policy

• Manage external and internal stakeholders and relationships

 

Minimum Education or Qualifications:

• Must have a post-graduate degree
Competencies:

• Strong written & verbal communication skills & creativity
• Innovative Problem Solving solutions
• Project management and strategic ability
• Ability to multi-task
• Manage a budget
Key Skills and Experience:

 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a journalism or corporate communications role
• Demonstrated ability to manage the reputation of complex organizations facing different challenges
Application Instructions:

Interested candidates, who meet the above specifications, should please apply in writing to:

Country People Lead
P.O. Box 706
Gaborone or Hand deliver to KBL Head Office
Email: [email protected]