We are hiring! At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment. We're on the lookout for an experienced Communication Practitioner to implement theinternal communications plan for the business unit providing tactical support to relevant stakeholders regarding External Communication, Community Relations, Social Impact, and Government Relations, aligned with the communication mission of Sappi SA's strategy and executing to relevant Sappi policies, guidelines and processes as well as best practice. As a Communication Practitioner, you will be responsible for:* Develop and implement operational communication to support business strategies for key stakeholders* Provide operational and administrative support for the execution of relevant projects and plans* Provide insights and support to the Communication Manager Operations in compiling the departmental internal communication budget for the business unit* Write content for various communication tools including newsletters, flyers, posters, and video scripting and storyboarding* Oversee the production processes including photography, proofreading, field testing, and graphic design* Oversee the application of Sappi's Corporate Identity to ensure a professional cohesive image of Sappi to enhance the corporate image* Undertake brand audits and oversee the replacement of brandings such as Sappi banners and other corporate material e.g. new strategy branding* Co-ordinate and execute critical events including Long Service Events, Retirement Events, and GM Review Meetings* Support key departments in arranging key events such as Global Safety Week and Women's Day* Assist the GM's office in planning and coordinating key customer and senior government visits* Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communication tools, channels, and key messages for impact and effectiveness, including Newsletter readership and projects* Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual communication reports* Participate in departmental planning and review meetings* Undertake formal and informal communications research as required by strategy and compile reports What are we looking for?* Relevant public relations/communications qualification.* At least three years' relevant experience.* Code 08 driver's license with three years of driving experience and own transport What's in it for you?* Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence* Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi* Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)* Market-leading leave benefits* Employee wellbeing benefits Sappi was formed in South Africa in 1936 to serve South African consumers with locally produced paper.We have a tradition of innovating and developing new products to meet local demand for newsprint, uncoated graphic and business papers, packaging and speciality papers used and protect our customers' products especially in the agricultural sector and speciality papers used in the convenience food, confectionery, cosmetic and luxury markets, and tissue products for household, medical and industrial use in the Southern Africa region.We are also the world's largest manufacturer of dissolving wood pulp (DWP), which are used worldwide by converters to create viscose fibre for fashionable clothing and textiles, acetate tow, pharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of consumer and household products. Almost all of the production of our mills in South Africa is exported.Our headquarters in Johannesburg (South Africa), manages the sub-divisions of Sappi Forests, Sappi Paper and Paper Packaging, and Sappi Specialised Cellulose. A number of regional functions like finance, human resources, sales and marketing, technical and engineering as well as board functions are also based there.We are looking for people with the right attributesWhether you're mild or wild at heart, you could have what it takes to work in forestry.We're looking for people who...Are hardworking, passionate, and professional;Share our ambitions to be the benchmark in forestry;Will take well-considered risks to grow the value of our business and returns for our shareholders; and Own their work and have pride in it.Like a blank sheet of paper, a career at Sappi offers infinite possibilities. There has never been a better time to build a career at Sappi.#J-18808-Ljbffr
