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Job Summary
The Communications Executive – Stakeholder & Relationship Management supports the bank’s communications and brand agenda through structured relationship management with key internal and external stakeholders. The role focuses on enabling stronger collaboration, reputation-building initiatives and brand visibility opportunities, while contributing to the delivery of coherent internal and external communications aligned with the bank’s strategy.Job Description
Core Communications Delivery
Support the development and delivery of internal and external communications aligned with brand, business and reputational objectives.
Contribute to PR initiatives, including drafting press releases, media content and communication materials.
Assist in the coordination of media engagements such as interviews, briefings and press events.
Draft and edit messages for senior executives and stakeholders for both internal and external platforms.
Ensure consistency of messaging across channels and alignment with Group communications guidance.
Provide communications support to events, sponsorships and ESG initiatives where required.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management Focus
Support and help manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (e.g. SACC, MCCI, Business Mauritius, EDB, Mauritius Finance and similar bodies).
Proactively coordinate and organise meetings with stakeholders to explore communication opportunities, partnerships and joint initiatives.
Represent the Brand & Communications function in selected internal business discussions and external forums when required.
Prepare briefing notes, meeting summaries and follow-up actions to ensure alignment on objectives, messaging, scope and timelines.
Assist in identification of brand visibility, reputation and thought leadership opportunities.
Support preparation and facilitation of workshops or brainstorming sessions.
Skills & Competencies
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
Good organisational and coordination skills.
Sound judgement and professionalism when representing the brand.
Strong collaboration and relationship-building abilities.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and communication tools.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
3–5 years’ experience in communications, PR, stakeholder engagement or a related role.
Exposure to corporate, institutional or regulated environments is an advantage.
Education
Higher Certificates and Advanced National (Vocational) Certificates: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field
- 3-5 years' experience in communications, PR, stakeholder engagement or related role
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and communication tools
What We Do
Absa Group Limited (Absa) has forged a new way of getting things done, driven by bravery and passion, with the readiness to realise growth on the African continent and beyond. We’re a truly African brand, inspired by the people we serve in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. We also have representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.
