Communication, Media & Branding Internship; Seriti Coal Johannesburg, Gauteng Internship Closing Date 16 December 2022 Job Details Department other Minimum experience Internship Company primary industry Mining and Metals Job functional area Public Relations Job Description When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications. COMMUNICATION, MEDIA AND BRANDING INTERNSHIP, C LOWER: SERITI COAL, HEAD OFFICE, GAUTENG INTERNAL & EXTERNAL (FIXED TERM CONTRACT) The role: The role is a developmental role, with the primary purpose being to learn through experiential learning in the Communication, Media and Branding field. The successful candidate will complete a structured development programme within 24 months to be able to fulfil a substantial position within Seriti. The duties will include but are not limited to:
Present on key learnings to the Operational Management Team after each phase is completed and identify a project at the beginning of second year of developmental programme to present on at the completion of the programme
Attend all formal courses and seminars as prescribed in the development programme and actively participate in all opportunities for development
Act in the capacity of other roles in the discipline as and when required and deliver on role outcomes as expected in an acting capacity as well as to suggest and advise on improvements
Identify, propose and participate in improvement or value-add projects relevant to the discipline by conducting research and benchmarking against other divisions and industries as well as networking with key internal and external stakeholders
Working cross-functionally to cohesively communicate the company’s vision, values and brand
Writing press releases and how to leverage media contacts
Create a distribution of information to ensure you target audience is reached
Develop Public Relations campaigns through general media, branding, special events
Content updating on internal/external website
Communication support for internal communication campaigns
Communicating with suppliers and service providers during event preparation
Ensure timeous payment of service providers after service delivered
You will need:
BA in Communication Science or Public Relations equivalent
Proficiency in Excel Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Efficient at multi-tasking and researching
Organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Attention to detail
Valid driver’s license
In possession of a Certificate of Fitness or be able to obtain it
Advantageous:
Previous marketing experience
Basic knowledge of Seriti or mining business principles and values
Understanding of the Seriti core value chain and Operational codes of practices, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ref No: VAR111/22GS - Communication Closing date: 16 December 2022 Read: Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents. A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application. Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets. All applicants are thanked for their interest. Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful. Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only.