The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Corporate Communications Manager
About The Job
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Corporate Communications Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for proactively implementing the marketing and communication strategy in line with the objectives of the CSIR. This position is based in Pretoria.
This position reports to Brand and Corporate and Communications Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Brand and Corporate Communications Manager to raise the profile of the organisation through taking ownership of the compilation, production and distribution of specific deliverables such as the:
- Corporate annual report;
- Corporate promotional material;
- Corporate video;
- Corporate overview presentations;
- Corporate content on the CSIR website;
- Corporate advertising campaigns; and ensure all the above messages adhere to the organisational brand and identity
- Identify suitable platforms to favourably position the CSIR in the minds of its stakeholders;
- Implement the marketing and communication strategy;
- Serve as the CSIR corporate account manager;
- Provide account management communication services to internal portfolios with external communication needs, such as the CSIRs Business Excellence and Integration office; the Human Capital Development office; and the office of the CEO.
- Identify suitable organisational information and interpreting such for a range of external audiences and using a variety of communication products, from presentations to factsheets to multimedia products or advertising, etc.
- Interpret, formulate and communicate CSIR strategies for external audiences;
- Manage the Corporate Communication team that includes cross-cutting services, such as text editing (mainstream and online);
- Take strong leadership and co-accountability for positioning of the CSIR brand through central activities overseen by the media and events teams.
- A Bachelors degree in communication or public relations with at least five to ten years experience in a corporate communication.
- A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
- Experiential knowledge of the National System of Innovation will be an advantage.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders from all levels.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Must have three to five years experience in managing a diverse team of professionals.
- Be abreast with trends in the field of science communication.
- Have a good eye for detail, as well as good general knowledge
- The following skills are required:
- Project management;
- Change and people management;
- Leadership qualities
- Creative and independent thinking;
- Innovation and resourcefulness;
- Ability to display a high level of integrity
- Team orientation
- Client/service delivery focused
- Display high level of professionalism
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
The CSIR Offers
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement;
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
- Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
- We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za Please do-not send application to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
