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Location: Sasolburg, Free State, ZA
Company: Sasol
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
3393
Closing date
16 January 2024
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EOP: Sasolburg and Ekandustria
Location
Sasolburg
Purpose of Job
Manage and execute processes for engaging and developing relationships with local and provincial governments, political and regulatory stakeholders and thought leaders, and key influencers within the surrounding communities. An all-rounder with communications, project management and brand management skills. Manage the development and delivery of communications, stakeholder relations and CSR initiatives in support of Sasol strategy and objectives and in alignment with Group objectives and requirements. Conceptualise, plan and manage events.
Recruitment Description
Strategy and Budget
Implement, measure and maintain stakeholder relations, communities and community affairs initiatives
Implement and measure strategies for engaging and developing relationships with governmental representatives and other key stakeholders
Develop and maintain stakeholder engagement roadmaps and calendars
Integrated Communications
Develop and maintain key external and internal communications collaterals such as stakeholder profiles, position statements, key messages, presentations, speeches, press releases, newsletters, etc. on an ongoing and ad-hoc basis to ensure International Energy
Key responsibilities
Events & Sponsorship
Manage the development and maintenance of internal and external events calendars for both hosted and third-party events
Branding and exhibition management
With SHE department ensure that risk assessments are conducted for Community Affairs related activities and ensure health and safety guidelines are followed
Social Impact
Ensure that all SI initiatives meet the criteria stipulated by Group SI.Provide support to SOE Social Impact team to conceptualise, define, screen, and select future, positive social upliftment initiatives, projects, and investments that contribute to Sasol Group’s social responsibility and sustainability goals. Collaborate with Manager Social Impact to ensure that all CSR initiatives meet the criteria stipulated by Sasol Group.
Key responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
Brief internal stakeholders on local issues, external stakeholder profiles, interests and positions on issues
Work with and advise senior leaders and other stakeholders across the Functions on best practice for communicating with stakeholders.
Build and maintain positive relationships with key members of the community to enhance Sasol Group’s social responsibilities and reputation. Manage in-depth needs and environmental analysis, issue early warning signals of stakeholder issues, and recommend response and engagement strategies.
Develop key support to stakeholder engagement planning and execution.
Identify risks that could impact operations and recommend appropriate responses and mitigation.
Render governance and reporting support on stakeholder engagement and regulatory programmes
Formal Education
University Bachelors Degree
Min Experience
Experience: 6+ relevant years
Behavioural (BC) |Technical (TC) |Leadership (LC)
BC_Collaborates
BC_Instills Trust
TC_Creating and Managing Change
TC_Verbal Communication
BC_Persuades
TC_Understanding Customer Needs
TC_Crisis Communications
TC_Customer and Market Analysis
BC_Action Oriented
BC_Balances Stakeholders
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
All the best with your applications
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