Advisor: Employee Communications - Snr

Rio Tinto
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, ZAF
Competitive
Dec 03, 2022
Dec 15, 2022
1538110447
Permanent
Full Time
English
Senior Advisor, Employee Communications
  • Opportunity to work for global company
  • Our culture is inclusive, exciting and performance-driven
  • Role based in Richards Bay

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Advisor, Employee Communications to lead RBM's internal communications and employee engagement activities in support of RBM`s Strategic objectives driven by the mine`s Senior Leadership team (SLT) and other functions including HR with a strong focus on delivering increased employee engagement resulting in improved safety, productivity, and partnership outcomes.

The incumbent will be responsible is developing and implanting of the integrated internal comm and employee engagement plan which forms part of Communications 5-year strategy.

Reporting to the Manager: Communications you will be responsible for the following
  • Proven ability to work across the team, remove silos and collaborate with a strong focus on behaviours.
  • build and maintain trusted relationships to deliver for the business
  • Need to deliver all activity in alignment with overall Employee Engagement activity led by the HR function.
  • high level of collaboration and communication across the Group to ensure alignment with Rio Tinto policies and overall Employee Communications and Partner to Operate approach.
  • May need to manage relationships with external vendors such as RBM`s Communications Agency, digital or creative agencies.
  • Maintenance and enhancement of the RBM brand through the management of team performance and contribution to high-profile and relationship-building activities
  • Ensure that the business is aware of industry Communication and PR standards and approaches as well as integrate their needs into the planning.
  • To support the Global Minerals Employee Engagement plan through alignment with the global communications team

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
  • Degree in Communications /Marketing /Journalism /Public Relations
  • Certificate in DTP (Desk Top Publishing) will be an added advantage
  • Digital Marketing knowledge will be an added advantage
  • South African driver's license (with own car)
  • 5 -10 years' experience in a communications role with an internal focus
  • Understanding of the mining industry will be an added advantage
  • Strong Internal & global group stakeholder management and collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated experience in employee communications and creative and brand work.
  • A high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to work with people at all levels of the organization including RBM senior leaders - ability to earn trust quickly.
  • understanding of the business approach to Employee Communications within the PtO
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (Copyright).
  • Ability to work well within a team and manage sensitive issues.

Where you will be working

Owned by Rio Tinto and located in the Kwa-Zulu Natal province, Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is an internationally recognized sand mining and mineral processing operations leader and is one of the world's foremost producers of titanium minerals, high purity pig iron and zircon.

Employing some 2 000 permanent staff and a number of well-established contracting companies, RBM is proud of the accreditation for ISO 9001 for quality, OHSAS 18001 certification for occupational health and safety management, and ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental management. The company has implemented a sound corporate social development programme and an internationally recognised environmental rehabilitation programme to restore the mined dunes to their natural state after mining.

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We've developed some of the world's largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You'll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It's a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it's this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

So if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now.

RBM is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the company's employment equity plan.