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Flames turns gangster into leader
Lucky Mabena is an ex-gang member from the Moloto village in Mpumalanga Province. ‘‘I am an ex-gangster in Moloto because, after completing my matric I had no money to further my studies nor did I find a job. I used to terrorise my community members,’’ Mabena told...
WoF beneficiary has artistic talent
Bulelani Mkovana is a passionate artist. “Art is my passion and I always feel happy when I am using my creativity to do something.” These are the words of Bulelani one of the hard working fire fighters at the Mkhambathi Base. Bulelani said that he believes in...
Stipend douses out starvation
Nhlanhla Gumede is a high school dropout and starvation was the biggest enemy at his home. ‘‘My parents are not working and starvation was a serious problem in the house. Most of the times I went to bed hungry,’’ he said. Gumede said that he had the responsibility to...
Sadness on passing of our fire fighting heroes
It is with great sadness that Working on Fire confirms the death of Huey Pilot Darrell Rea and Helicopter Safety Leader Jastun (Justin) Visagie. WoF provided ground and aerial teams to help with fire suppression at the Bain’s Kloof fire. The runaway veldfire was in...
From fire fighter to aspirant farmer
Teboho Mofokeng from the Clarens Team in the Free State is passionate about agriculture and one day he would like to see himself as a successful farmer. He manages the garden project with the help of a few team members at the Clarens base. In this garden he ploughs...
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Job Profile:
The role is responsible for creating, developing, refining and executing internal / external communications in line with the overall business strategy and ensures that the appropriate messages are developed via appropriate communications channels/platforms.
Reports to: Communication and Marketing Executive
Key Performance Areas:
- Corporate Communications
- Collaborate with key stakeholders in the planning, development and delivering corporate communication to achieve objectives in engaging with business units and employees.
- Develop, initiate and take ownership of the end-to-end delivery targeted, creative and engaging communications plans.
- Create Internal Communication platforms and initiatives.
- Conceptualises, copy-writes, proof-reads, edits and distributes content.
- Develop and update annual Organizational Calendar and align the Corporate Communications Annual plan of Operations accordingly. Provide support to stakeholder on developing and/or implementing internal campaigns or events.
- Be part of strategically driving the organisations values and culture.
- Measure effectiveness of communications and distribution of content and recommending improvements and initiatives to achieve the business’s desired objectives.
- Brand Management and Compliance
- Ensure brand compliance the Corporate Identity manual of funders.
- Identify and procurement of Corporate Communication merchandise.
- Design and edit corporate templates.
- Administration
- Report writing
Job Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Communications / Public Relations / Marketing
- 2 to 5 years proven experience in internal communications, public relations, marketing or similar
Required Skills:
- Proven excellent command of the English language (written and spoken)
- Ability to effectively communicate across multiple platforms
- Familiar with Google Workspace, HTML, Social Media, Instant Messaging Platforms, Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Skills:
- Internal Strategic Communications
- Project Management (added advantage)
- Adobe Premium – an advantage
- Willingness to travel
Submit CV together with a motivational letter to: talentad@wofire.co.za
Note: Please clearly indicate in the subject line for which position you are applying.
If you have not had a response from us within 30 days after the closing date, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful. In line with the EEA, preference will be given to those applicants whose appointment will address the demographic imbalances in our work force profile.
Covid-19 Vaccine Intent:
WOF has a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination plan in place and as such all applicants will be required to submit a vaccination certificate to be considered in the selection process.