📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is actively recruiting for a Communication & Storytelling Lead - Midrand position in Midrand. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the General sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 5 - 10 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent• Industry Focus: General• Location Preference: in Midrand
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Communication & Storytelling Lead - Midrand position is an important role within the General sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-With 5-10 years in General, you're positioned for senior roles. This opportunity allows you to mentor others and drive strategic initiatives.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Communication & Storytelling Lead - Midrand position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 5 - 10 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor• Specific achievements in the General field• Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The General sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
Job Title: Communication & Storytelling Lead - Midrand Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Job Type: Permanent Sectors: General Retail Reference: 206245
Vacancy Details Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is seeking a Communication & Storytelling Lead for their Head Office. This role is responsible for crafting and implementing communication frameworks that guarantee consistent, on-brand messaging across internal and external platforms. The Communication & Storytelling Lead is tasked with coordinating employee and external communication, aligning messaging with business objectives, enhancing engagement, and safeguarding Dis-Chem’s reputation within a healthcare retail setting.
Minimum Requirements…
Essential: - A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. - At least 5 years of experience in internal, external, or corporate communications roles. - 2-3 years of experience in a leadership or people management position. - Experience in a retail or multi-site organization is an advantage. - Demonstrated history of enhancing communication consistency, engagement, and reach.
Responsibilities: - Strategy and Planning: Develop and manage comprehensive communication plans and schedules aligned with business priorities and key events. - Adaptation of Brand Messaging: Adapt and employ brand-defined messaging frameworks across internal and external communication channels. - Coordination of Channel Execution: Ensure timely, consistent delivery across all internal and external communication platforms. - Internal Communication: Produce clear and engaging communications aimed at stores, head office, and warehouse staff to facilitate execution and alignment. - External Communication: Coordinate PR, media engagement, and stakeholder messaging in line with brand-defined frameworks. - Collaboration: Work closely with Creative Studio and Integrated Marketing teams to create, edit, and distribute content across vital channels such as intranet, email, presentations, notices, and digital platforms. - Governance and Risk Management: Ensure all communication complies with brand guidelines, regulatory requirements, and reputation standards. - Crisis Management: Participate in crisis communications preparation, including holding statements, response strategies, and stakeholder messaging during high-risk or sensitive situations. - Leadership and Collaboration: Collaborate with Marketing, Retail Operations, People and Culture, OD, and Commercial teams to ensure consistent messaging and execution. - Governance and Risk Management: Oversee approvals, escalation processes, and messaging for challenging, high-risk, and crisis communications.
Competencies: - Essential: Experience in internal and external communications with multi-channel content development, strong writing and editing skills, crisis communications and reputation management experience, understanding of retail communication needs, strong stakeholder management and coordination skills, high attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. - Key Performance Indicators: - Communication Effectiveness: Engagement and reach across priority channels. - Brand Consistency: Adherence to on-brand messaging and reduced rework. - Operational Enablement: Timely, clear communications supporting store and business execution. - Governance & Risk: Adherence to approvals and reduced reputational or compliance incidents. - Reputation & Crisis Management: Effective handling of high-risk situations with minimal reputational impact.
Special Conditions of Employment - South African citizen. - Valid MIE, clear criminal and credit record. - Possession of a driver’s license and/or own reliable transport. - Remuneration is market-related, including medical aid, provident fund, and staff account.
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