The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1962, rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa. In 2003, all operating companies were reversed into the current holding company called Safal Investments Mauritius Limited and conduct its business across Africa as the Safal Grou...

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preparation of various reports for the Corporate Affairs department under the guidance of the Head of Corporate Affairs, including:

• Monthly departmental reports
• Periodic activity impact tracking (in collaboration with the Marketing team)

Support the Head of Corporate Affairs with stakeholder engagement, in particular:

• Preparation of stakeholder mapping and engagement plan
• Monitoring effectiveness of implementation of the engagement plan

Support the Head of Corporate Affairs with development and implementation of the PR & Communication strategy, in particular:

• Preparation of the PR & Communication strategy and implementation plan
• Monitoring the effectiveness of implementation of the PR & Communication plan

Assist the Head of Corporate Affairs in stakeholder mapping, coordinating CSR initiatives, and managing relationships with regulatory bodies or industry partners.

Support the Head of Corporate Affairs in drafting press releases, managing media inquiries, and monitoring news coverage to safeguard the corporate brand.

Event Coordination: Provide logistical and branding support for corporate events, conferences, and stakeholder engagement forums - coordinating with the Marketing and HR teams to ensure that activities/events are effectively planned and executed and messages aligned accordingly.

Support the culture development by collaborating with HR on engagement programs that improve employee retention and brand advocacy.

Focus point in driving the Company’s internal communication activities in alignment with the Group communication team, HR, Marketing and other relevant stakeholders. This includes:

• To execute the correct use of all the corporate and branding elements in line with the company identity guidelines for all communication.
• To design and lead internal communication campaigns in support of Group initiatives, critical projects and other employee engagement programs.
• Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all media and for different departments of the organization
• Plan, edit and write content for a variety of internal communications mediums, such as a staff intranet (Yammer), periodic staff magazine or regular email bulletin.
• Ensure internal activities are effectively highlighted and published across the business.
• Co-create engaging campaigns that continuously leverage the organization’s brand.

Support the Head of Corporate Affairs and the PR & Communications Manager on various topics as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications required:

A degree-level qualification, preferably in Media and Communications/Marketing / PR / Journalism / Business Administration

Relevant professional qualifications, specifically Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR - Diploma Level) would be an added advantage.

Experience required:

General work experience (years):

7 years’ relevant experience in communications, Public Relations, Media, Digital communication, Event planning.

Focus on employee engagement, content creation and digital platforms would be an added advantage.

Background in writing for diverse audiences, managing intranets, and supporting organizational change.

Experience in a corporate, agency, or not-for-profit communications team is preferred.

Key competencies and skills:

• Able to work with and influence senior management on a day-to-day basis.
• High quality written and verbal communications skills with expert-level skills in drafting content for various channels, including email, intranet, and digital signage.
• Well-developed organisational skills
• High level of computer literacy, advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Digital proficiency with Social Media expertise: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Competence in CMS (Content Management Systems), intranet platforms, and sometimes basic graphic design or video editing.
• internal events, town halls, or team-building activities.
• Measurement & Analytics: Ability to use surveys and digital analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar) to evaluate communication impact.
• High interest and exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Personality profile:

• Ability to bring diverse teams together
• Innovative, Creative, attention to detail, Excellent communicator
• Analytical, organized and passionate
• A driven Self-starter

• Preparation of various reports for the Corporate Affairs department under the guidance of the Head of Corporate Affairs, including: Monthly departmental reports, Periodic activity impact tracking (in collaboration with the Marketing team)
• Support the Head of Corporate Affairs with stakeholder engagement, in particular: Preparation of stakeholder mapping and engagement plan, Monitoring effectiveness of implementation of the engagement plan
• Support the Head of Corporate Affairs with development and implementation of the PR & Communication strategy, in particular: Preparation of the PR & Communication strategy and implementation plan, Monitoring the effectiveness of implementation of the PR & Communication plan
• Assist the Head of Corporate Affairs in stakeholder mapping, coordinating CSR initiatives, and managing relationships with regulatory bodies or industry partners.
• Support the Head of Corporate Affairs in drafting press releases, managing media inquiries, and monitoring news coverage to safeguard the corporate brand.
• Event Coordination: Provide logistical and branding support for corporate events, conferences, and stakeholder engagement forums - coordinating with the Marketing and HR teams to ensure that activities/events are effectively planned and executed and messages aligned accordingly.
• Support the culture development by collaborating with HR on engagement programs that improve employee retention and brand advocacy.
• Focus point in driving the Company’s internal communication activities in alignment with the Group communication team, HR, Marketing and other relevant stakeholders. This includes: To execute the correct use of all the corporate and branding elements in line with the company identity guidelines for all communication. To design and lead internal communication campaigns in support of Group initiatives, critical projects and other employee engagement programs. Ensure internal communications messages are consistent across all media and for different departments of the organization. Plan, edit and write content for a variety of internal communications mediums, such as a staff intranet (Yammer), periodic staff magazine or regular email bulletin. Ensure internal activities are effectively highlighted and published across the business. Co-create engaging campaigns that continuously leverage the organization’s brand.
• Support the Head of Corporate Affairs and the PR & Communications Manager on various topics as may be assigned from time to time.

• Able to work with and influence senior management on a day-to-day basis.
• High quality written and verbal communications skills with expert-level skills in drafting content for various channels, including email, intranet, and digital signage.
• Well-developed organisational skills
• High level of computer literacy, advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Digital proficiency with Social Media expertise: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Competence in CMS (Content Management Systems), intranet platforms, and sometimes basic graphic design or video editing.
• internal events, town halls, or team-building activities.
• Measurement & Analytics: Ability to use surveys and digital analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar) to evaluate communication impact.
• High interest and exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Innovative, Creative, attention to detail, Excellent communicator
• Analytical, organized and passionate
• A driven Self-starter

• A degree-level qualification, preferably in Media and Communications/Marketing / PR / Journalism / Business Administration
• Relevant professional qualifications, specifically Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR - Diploma Level) would be an added advantage.