Transnet Communication Jobs in KwaZulu-Natal
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Position Purpose
- Provide strategic direction, guidance and to oversee the implementation of Transnet Freight Rails stakeholder engagement and community engagement Strategy.
- Leads and manages stakeholder management, hospitality, social or community investment and sponsorship of TFR to community that we engaged with.
- The position will also focus on leading/ Guiding and taking accountability in terms of positioning TFR on external and international railways and stakeholders.
- Relationship Management while providing leadership to the Corridors on Corporate Affairs matters.
Position Outputs
- Accountable for the execution of the TFR/Corridor strategy on Stakeholder Management & Corporate affairs to ensure that the Corridor is represented in key stakeholder forums and decision-making processes.
- Identification of stakeholders, mapping a plan and building and sustaining relationships.
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- Monitor and coordinate the mapping, ranking and prioritization of all Corridor stakeholders and ensure alignment with company objectives and business priorities and social responsibilities.
- Develop, coordinate, support and monitor the implementation of a structured programme of interaction between Communications and Media and stakeholders.
- Regular monitoring and evaluating of community and engagement stakeholder communications activities to assist the organisation to be more responsive in dealing with stakeholder issues that affect the TFR/Corridor’s operations.
- Design, develop and conduct stakeholder surveys to determine stakeholder satisfaction with regard to the service provided and if their expectations are met.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with all critical stakeholders internally and externally at all levels including Public & Private sectors.
- Be a face of TFR in the Corridor by liaising with stakeholders in arranging and coordinating strategic and highprofile events to ensure that stakeholders are informed about the Corridor/TFR activities, and the organisation is more responsive.
- Stakeholder consultative forums and TFR activism
- Create a platform for events management, coordination and leadership guidelines.
- Events management calendar of TFR and for the Corridor (Rewards and recognition, GM awards, conferences and exhibitions, etc.).
- Provide leadership guidelines and manage subordinates by allocating work, assessing progress, coaching, training and motivating to ensure productive utilisation of staff and instil a performance culture within the department.
- Provide strategic direction and support on the safety initiatives pertaining the community in the Corridor’s operational areas.
- Provide stakeholder management and support from a corporate communication aspect.
- Provide a platform for the CE, EXCO to get involved in external railways and strategic project/s and Transnet ODs.
Qualifications and Experience
- B Degree (e.g., Communications; Political Science, Public Admin)/SAQA equivalent.
- Postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years experience in Ca orporate Affairs environment of which at least 5 years at a managerial level within a large operations/business environment
- Requirement of trust and honesty in the handling of finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19
- Must undergo Lifestyle Audit Standard Requirements
- Driver’s license code 8
- Travel as required by the business
Competencies
Strategic Thinking
- Formulates strategies and business plans to achieve the overall organisation's direction.
Commercial Awareness
- Keeps abreast of internal and external factors that can impact the business
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Innovating
- Generates new ideas or solutions by thinking ‘outside of the box”; reviews current processes or systems and identifies ways to optimize them
- Ethical and Inspirational Leadership Inspiring people
- Leads by example. Inspires, motivates and empowers team members to do their best.
Managing Talent
- Provides clear direction and sets performance standards/requirements for the team
Leading Change
- Leads and directs change initiatives.
Embracing Diversity
- Leads and promotes equal opportunity and has an appreciation for diversity in the workplace.
- Business Performance and Delivery
Leads Business Performance
- Leads the business to be more efficient and effective.
- Strategic Decision Making
- is decisive and takes full accountability for decisions
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