EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION: 

The External Communications Officer will be responsible to assist in implementing comprehensive communication plans that enhance both internal and external communications and advocacy initiatives, supporting MMG Khoemacau’s strategic objectives. This role is responsible for producing compelling content and building positive relationships with key stakeholders to effectively communicate the company’s contributions to the socio-economic development of the communities in which it operates.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your key accountabilities include:

• Assisting in developing and executing internal and external communication plans to promote the mine’s achievements and community involvement.
• Supporting media monitoring, relations, and management of local and national media outlets, while staying informed about industry trends, news, and sector  players activities to identify opportunities for positive coverage.
• Preparing press releases, media kits, and other communication materials to support MMG Khoemacau’s engagements, including content for social media platforms.
• Contributing to the production of video and photography content for internal and external use as requested.
• Creating and managing internal communication channels such as newsletters and internal notices, including designing and laying out materials to keep employees informed about company news, policies, and initiatives.
•  Organizing internal events and initiatives that enhance employee morale and support a strong workplace culture.
• Engaging with local communities and other stakeholders to build positive relationships and gather feedback.
• Participating in community events and initiatives to represent the company and promote its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
• Providing general administrative support, including processing basic procurement requests, while supporting the Communications Advisor in overall process and budget reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in corporate external communication/public relations/media coordination; regional/ international experience in mining/resource enterprises or experience in local media collaboration is an added advantage.
• Excellent multilingual writing and oral expression skills (English and Setswana, proficiency in any other language is an added advantage), capable of independently writing multilingual press releases and media speeches.
• Familiar with the external communication norms of the mining industry and ESG communication requirements, and understand the local government-enterprise communication processes, community culture and media communication rules in Botswana.
• Possess excellent adaptability in crisis communication, able to respond quickly to sudden external communication issues; strong planning and execution capabilities for offline activities, capable of independently organizing media communication sessions, community lectures and other events.