Corporate Affairs & Public Relations Manager

Job Summary

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To lead and execute Stanbic Bank Botswana's Corporate Affairs, Reputation Management and Strategic Communications agenda, protecting and enhancing the Bank's reputation amongst customers, regulators, shareholders, employees, communities, media and other key stakeholders. The role is responsible for developing and implementing integrated internal and external communication strategies, managing media and public relations, stakeholder engagement, executive communications, corporate social investment (CSI), crisis, and issue management, and thought leadership initiatives. The role will strengthen trust, advocacy and visibility for the Bank while ensuring alignment with Standard Bank Group standards and strategic objectives.

Requirements

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce, Marketing

Experience Required

Integrated Marketing

Brand & Marketing

4-6 years

Experience in engaging at an Executive level in organisations in order to develop marketing plans. Familiar with marketing automation tools, CRM systems, analytics platforms, and other marketing technology to streamline processes, improve campaign effectiveness and with the financial services industry, including understanding of market trends, customer behaviour, and competitive landscape.

5-7 years

Experience developing innovative marketing campaigns and content that resonate with target audiences, working with digital marketing channels such as social media, email marketing, content marketing, and SEO/SEM and using data and metrics to inform campaigns and measure performance. Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment, working cross-functional teams to align marketing efforts with overall business goals.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Developing Expertise
• Embracing Change
• Generating Ideas
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Meeting Timescales
• Pursuing Goals
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Thinking Positively

Technical Competencies:

• Agency Strategy & Content Management
• Analysing and Interpreting Information
• Brand and Product Activations
• Campaign Planning & Execution
• Conducting Research
• Creative Content Development
• Creativity
• Developing an Effective Media Mix
• Digital Media and Advertising
• Earned Media & PR
• Integrated Marketing
• Leveraging Sponsorships
• Managerial Budgeting
• Measuring Marketing and Communication
• Omnichannel Coordination
• Operational Planning
• Owned Media Management
• Paid Media Management
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Resource and Creative Asset Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Target Audience Engagement
• Understanding of Financial Services

Remuneration & Benefits

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